Title: Russian Trade Policy Reform for WTO Accession
Abstract: No AccessWorld Bank Discussion Papers12 Aug 2013Russian Trade Policy Reform for WTO AccessionAuthors/Editors: Harry G. BroadmanHarry G. Broadmanhttps://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-4406-4SectionsAboutPDF (0.3 MB) ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack Citations ShareFacebookTwitterLinked In Abstract:This report presents four policy papers focusing on the most important topics regarding Russia ' s accession to the World Trade Organization (WTO). Namely, these are: 1) the dispersion of the tariff structure. Considering the variability in the Russian tariff structure, this subject raises questions on the scope for increasing tariff uniformity within the process for accession to the WTO, as well as questions on the related benefits and costs. 2) Trade and investment in the service sectors. The WTO incorporated international rules concerning trade and investment in services. Thus, the article analyzes how Russia can best position itself to foster the development of services and activities, among various sectors, including banking. 3) WTO treatment of State-trading entities. Russia ' s trade is increasingly conducted by private firms, hence state trading has diminished considerably. This section raises the issue of state trading still occurring in Russia, and how different the trading practices may be in comparison to those of current WTO members. 4) Reform of the policy regime governing foreign direct investment. At present, countries compete in attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) flows. Trade and FDI may complement each other in promoting growth. This article focuses on Russia ' s FDI policies, how it compares to international practices, and what reforms are required in the process. Previous bookNext book FiguresreferencesRecommendeddetailsCited byPolitical Economy of Russian Trade Policy: Early Transition, Customs Unions, WTO Accession and Protection for Industrial DiversificationSSRN Electronic Journal View Published: December 1998ISBN: 978-0-8213-4406-4 Copyright & Permissions Related RegionsAfricaEurope and Central AsiaLatin America & CaribbeanRelated CountriesRussian FederationRelated TopicsFinance and Financial Sector DevelopmentInternational Economics & TradeMacroeconomics and Economic GrowthPublic Sector Development KeywordsTRADE POLICY REFORMTRANSITION ECONOMIESFOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENTSSTATE ASSETSTARIFF POLICYGATT AGREEMENTSTRADINGTARIFFSBARRIERSPRIVATE ENTERPRISESSTATE GOVERNMENT PARTICIPATIONTARIFF STRUCTURESGENERAL AGREEMENT ON TARIFFS & TRADERUSSIARUSSIAN FEDERATIONCISCOMMONWEALTH OF INDEPENDENT STATESEASTERN EUROPECOMMERCIAL POLICYDEVELOPING COUNTRIESGENERAL AGREEMENT ON TRADE IN SERVICESINVESTMENT POLICYSTATE TRADINGTARIFF POLICYTRADE LIBERALIZATIONTRADE POLICYTRADE POLICY REFORMWORLD TRADE PDF DownloadLoading ...
Publication Year: 1998
Publication Date: 1998-12-01
Language: en
Type: book
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