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Describe briefly the form and stages of regional integration.
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Answered by Examlex AI CopilotRegional integration refers to the process by which neighboring countries come together to form a regional bloc in order to enhance their economic, political, and social cooperation. The form of regional integration can take various shapes, such as free trade agreements, customs unions, common markets, economic unions, and political unions.
The stages of regional integration typically involve several key steps. The first stage is usually a preferential trade agreement, where member countries agree to reduce tariffs and trade barriers among themselves. The next stage is a customs union, where the member countries also agree to adopt a common external tariff on goods imported from outside the bloc.
The third stage is a common market, where not only are tariffs and trade barriers eliminated, but there is also free movement of goods, services, capital, and labor among member countries. The fourth stage is an economic union, where member countries also coordinate their economic policies, such as monetary and fiscal policies.
The final stage is a political union, where member countries also integrate their political institutions and decision-making processes. Not all regional integration processes reach this final stage, as it requires a high level of political and economic integration among member countries. Overall, the form and stages of regional integration aim to promote economic growth, enhance political stability, and foster closer cooperation among neighboring countries.
With uncertainty surrounding the outcome of the Doha Round of trade negotiations, countries (large and small)are clamoring for bilateral or regional trade agreements to meet their specific agendas causing economists to be concerned about the prospects of creating a truly open global economic system that benefits all countries.
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NAFTA is a free-trade agreement among Canada, the United States, and _____.
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_____ refers to the process of allowing efficient geographic distribution of business activities within and among countries.
(93) Remote regions with small local markets which Paul Collier calls the "bottom billion," are located in Central Asia; East, Central and West Africa; and the Pacific Islands.
(74) The World Bank's World Development Report (WDR), titled "Reshaping Economic Geography," analyzes trade and regional economic integration through the lens of economic geography (i.e., market size, location, and openness to trade). The WDR concludes that positive changes within these three categories are essential for successful regional integration.
(75) The origins of the European Union (EU)can be traced to the creation of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)in 1949.
(92) One could argue that regional and global integration are not complements, but substitutes to economic development of a particular region.
(70) All of the following statements about regional integration are true EXCEPT:
(72) ASEAN has two main objectives: 1)to accelerate economic growth, social progress, and cultural development in the region; and 2)_____.
(78) Three countries, X, Y, and Z are part of a member area where they have eliminated all barriers to trade such as tariffs, quotas, and non-tariff barriers like border restrictions, while at the same time keeping their own external tariffs against nonmembers. Such an area could be described as a(n)_____ area.
(82) The appropriate approach for countries interested in regional integration could include the following three fundamentals: start small, think global, and compensate the least fortunate.
(79) Investments in basic and higher education are made through the ASEAN ______ community.
(67) If you are hired as an advisor for countries interested in regional integration, what would be your recommendation for the appropriate approach for these countries? Explain.
(80) Given that SGC's home country, the United States, is part of a regional integration bloc that is based on purely economic goals, benefits to these countries would include all but which one of the following?
(82) A(n)________ is an area in which two or more countries agree to eliminate all barriers to trade such as tariffs, quotas, and non-tariff barriers like border restrictions, while at the same time keeping their own external tariffs (within WTO guidelines)against nonmembers.
(82) Scenario - The Lynnette Company The Lynette Company was founded in 1982 by Solomon and Andrea Lynette. It is currently based in Jakarta, Indonesia and plans to remain in the region due to the potential for continued market growth. The company provides modern office equipment to customers throughout Southeast Asia and has watched a steady rise in need for its products. Last year, Lynette grossed over five million dollars in sales. It anticipates gross sales to more than double this year. The Lynette Company is pleased by the ample supply of workers from the local region available to help the company. The owners realize this area of the world has the potential to become an important global market. Which one of the following would most likely set guidelines for the Lynette Company to follow as it conducts its business in Southeast Asia?
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