Regional Integration of Agricultural Trade in Southern Africa

• 영문명: Regional Integration of Agricultural Trade in Southern Africa : Infatuation or Real Need?
• 발행기관: 세종대학교 경제통합연구소
• 저자명: Alejandro Nin-Pratt Xinshen Diao
• 간행물 정보: 『Journal of Economic Integration』제29권 제3호, 520~562쪽, 전체 43쪽
• 주제분류: 경제경영 > 경제학
• 파일형태: PDF
• 발행일자: 2014.09.30

영문 초록

The potential benefit of several regional integration initiatives undertook by African countries in recent years is a contentious issue that is continuously being debated. This article assesses the impact of a free trade agreement between member countries of the Southern African Development Community on agriculture. Findings show negative welfare results for regional importers because of the increased imports from inefficient regional producers, who are the major beneficiaries of the agreement. To enhance the benefits gained, the region should implement regional policies beyond trade arrangements, such as those enhancing investment, agricultural productivity, and product diversification.

목차

Ⅰ. Introduction

Ⅱ. Conceptual Framework

Ⅲ. Approach

Ⅳ. Results

Ⅴ. Policy Implications

키워드

Free Trade Agreement Southern Africa Agriculture