In recent years, globalization and trade openings have become increasingly contentious. This book aims to fill a gap in the market by guiding the users through the main sources of data and the most useful empirical tools for trade and trade policy analysis in an applied, real-world context. This approach builds on the comparative advantage of the authoring organizations - the WTO and UNCTAD - both of which have a strong policy focus. It quantifies trade flows and trade policies, presents the gravity models, and covers a number of simulation methodologies to predict the effects of trade and trade-related policies on trade flows, welfare and the distribution of income.

This book explains the best practices of the UNCTAD & WTO for trade analysis to the R users community. It shows how to replicate the UNCTAD & WTO's Stata codes in the Practical Guide to Trade Policy Analysis by using R. Applications and exercises are chosen from the Practical Guide to Trade Policy Analysis and explain how to implement the codes in R. This books targets readers with a basic knowledge of R. It is particularly suitable for Stata users.

The eightfold path -- Gathering data for policy research -- "Smart (best) practices" research.

Drawing on more than 40 years of experience with policy analysis, best-selling authors Eugene Bardach and Eric M. Patashnik use real-world examples to teach you how to be effective, accurate, and persuasive policy analysts. The Sixth Edition of A Practical Guide for Policy Analysis presents dozens of concrete tips, new case studies, and step-by-step strategies for the budding analyst as well as the seasoned professional.

This book discusses the developments in trade theories, including new-new trade models that account for firm level trade flows, trade growth accounting using inverse gravity models (including distortions in gravity models), the impact of trade liberalization under the aegis of regional and multilateral liberalization efforts of economies using partial and general equilibrium analysis, methodologies of constructing ad valorem equivalents of non-tariff barriers, volatility spillover effects of financial and exchange rate markets. The main purpose of the book is to guide researchers working in the area of international trade, especially focused on empirical analysis of trade policy issues by updating their knowledge on issues related to trade theory, empirical methods, and their applications. The book would prove useful for policy makers, academicians, and researchers.

Offers insights into what it means to trade in knowledge in today's technological and commercial environment.

Agricultural trade is a major factor determining food security in Caribbean countries. In these small open economies, exports are essential, whilst imports provide a large part of the food supply. This book examines various dimensions of trade policy and related issues and suggests policies to address trade and food security and rural development linkages. It is as a guide and reference documents for agricultural trade policy analysts, trade negotiators, policy-makers and planners in both the public and private sectors.

This book offers important new insights into recent advances and perspectives in the field of political economy of development in Southeastern European countries. In addition, it provides theoretical and empirical contributions to political economy of development in an international context. Written by authors from Greece, Serbia and Turkey, the book covers a broad spectrum of topics – from macroeconomics and economic policy to international political economy and globalization. Presenting new and original ideas, this is a valuable resource for anyone wishing to gain a deeper understanding of political economy of development in Southeastern Europe: academicians, policymakers and business practitioners.

This book provides a practical introduction to mathematics for economics using R software. Using R as a basis, this book guides the reader through foundational topics in linear algebra, calculus, and optimization. The book is organized in order of increasing difficulty, beginning with a rudimentary introduction to R and progressing through exercises that require the reader to code their own functions in R. All chapters include applications for topics in economics and econometrics. As fully reproducible book, this volume gives readers the opportunity to learn by doing and develop research skills as they go. As such, it is appropriate for students in economics and econometrics.

This fully revised and updated third edition carries a holistic approach to the new and emerging realities of Indian as well as the global business environment. It incorporates the new challenges emanating from Covid-19 outbreak and also other enablers shaping up the business environment. This new edition brings forth a contemporary and pragmatic appeal to the learners. The text provides an incisive insight into the subject via simple, elegant and explicit presentation that amalgamates theory logically and rigorously with the practical aspects. Organised in 24 chapters, the book aims to develop a broader understanding of the concepts and their applications and dexterously assimilates the latest statistics depicting the national and global perspectives. This text is suitable for both PG and UG students of Management, Commerce, Economics, and Business Studies. Besides, it is of immense value to the aspirants of civil services and the professionals, including policy makers, working in the government departments. NEW TO THE THIRD EDITION • Presents latest developments viz. Economic slowdown due to lockdowns, Impact of the outbreak of Covid-19, Atmanirbharta (self-reliance), Union Budget 2021–22, Policy changes amid slowdown, FDI policy changes, and also about Indian economic scenarios, NITI Aayog, Manufacturing in defence sector, Climate Change, Make in India, Geo-economic aspects, GST, BREXIT, SDGs, Latest developments in global environment, WTO issues, and others. • Updates sections, sub-sections, opening and closing cases to keep abreast of new developments. • Introduces revised tables and figures to represent the latest scenarios, in most cases with data up to 2019–20. • Includes latest domestic and global policy frameworks influencing business environment. HIGHLIGHTS OF THE BOOK • Each chapter commences with an opening case to emphasise the topic of importance, and ends with a closing case to help in satisfying a learner from the point of view of understanding the chapter. • Relevant box items call readers' attention to practical examples and experiences for in-depth learning. • Case-based questions and review questions help in assessing learner's ability to grasp basic concepts. • Companion website http://phindia.com/ahmed containing useful resources for the teachers and study aids for the students. TARGET AUDIENCE • B.Com • M.Com • BBA • MBA • PGDM