Economic research and trade policy analysis

The global economy needs to effect wide-ranging and immediate changes to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions sufficiently to limit climate change. This chapter explores how the transition to a low-carbon economy could impact international trade patterns, and outlines the role that trade, trade policy and international cooperation can play in supporting a just low-carbon transition. Although a low-carbon transition entails short-term investment and a Read More

Although different instruments can be used to mitigate climate change, carbon pricing has attracted increasing attention. This chapter explores the role of carbon pricing in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and its implication on international trade and trade policies. Carbon pricing puts a price on carbon emissions, which can motivate firms and individuals to make more climate-friendly investing and purchasing decisions. While the proliferation of c Read More

Climate change represents a severe, pervasive and potentially irreversible threat to people, ecosystems, public health, infrastructure and the global economy. Left unabated, it could undo much of the progress made over recent decades in development, poverty reduction and prosperity creation. Developing countries – in particular small-island developing states and least-developed countries (LDCs) – are likely to suffer the most, due to their Read More

The transition to a low-carbon economy will require the transformation of many economic activities, including international trade. This chapter looks at the extent to which trade contributes to greenhouse gas emissions, but also assesses its importance for the diffusion of the technology and know-how needed to make production, transportation and consumption cleaner. Although carbon emissions associated with international trade have tended to decreas Read More

Climate change is an existential threat to people’s lives and is dramatically reshaping economic activity and trade. This year alone, from the Horn of Africa to China, from Europe to the Americas, we have seen increasing heat and prolonged drought damage crops and reduce electricity production, while low water levels in major rivers have made it difficult to transport industrial and agricultural goods. Severe flooding left a third of Pakistan under water, deva Read More

El Diccionario de Términos de Política Comercial ha llegado a su sexta edición. Su tamaño ha vuelto a aumentar. En la actualidad contiene más de 3.000 entradas y referencias cruzadas, muchas de ellas nuevas. En otros casos, los cambios que se han producido desde la elaboración de la edición anterior han exigido que se reformulara completamente la entrada. Ha sido necesario actualizar otras muchas en mayor o menor medida.