International organisations in a world of regional trade agreements: lessons from club theory

Authors :: Fratianni, Michele
Pattison, John
Source :: World Economy. March, 2001, Vol. 24 Issue 3, p333, 26 p.
Publication Year :: 2001
Abstract: The effectiveness of interntional economic organizations in relation to regional trade agreements depends upon the size and heterogeneity of the organization. The author suggests a new Organization for Economic Development and Cooperation which focuses solely on related to regional trade agreements.

Subjects :: International agencies -- Analysis
Regional economics -- International aspects
International cooperation -- Analysis
Business, international
Economics
World Trade Organization -- Analysis
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development -- Analysis

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