Impacts of Global Multilateral Trade Liberalization on Sustainability Indicators

J. Zhang (), A. Dobranskyte and M. Berrittella
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J. Zhang: University of Hawaii, Postal: Current affiliation: Department of Economics, University of Hawaii at Manoa,, University of Hawaii Economic Research Organization, 2424 Maile Way, Saunders Hall 540,, Honolulu, HI 96822, U.S.A,
A. Dobranskyte: Institute for Environment and Sustainability
M. Berrittella: University of Palermo
Authors registered in the RePEc Author Service: Jian Zhang and Jian Zhang

Journal of Economic Integration, 2007, vol. 22, 995-1018

Abstract:

A computable general equilibrium model was used to analyze trade liberalization impacts on sustainability. On the basis of multilateral trade negotiations in Doha Round, partial trade liberalization (PTL) and deep trade liberalization (DTL) scenarios were designed to assess their impacts on economic, social and environmental dimensions of sustainability using selected indicators. In a short time period DTL scenario showed high sustainability performance for developed and developing regions. In a longer time period gradual trade liberalization (PTL) appeared to be more beneficial in terms of sustainability performance for developing and least developed regions. Under both PTL and DTL scenarios, the least developed countries would be worse off than more developed regions, suggesting that special treatments and time frame may need to be considered in future negotiation talks

Keywords: Trade liberalization; Sustainable development; Computable general (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: C68 F13 Q01 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2007
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