Chapter 3. Formulating Trade Policy in a Small Hydrocarbon-Dependent Economy: The Case of Trinidad and Tobago
- David Greenaway
Published Online: 25 MAR 2009
DOI: 10.1002/9781444306712.ch3
Copyright © 2008 the Author(s)
Book Title
The World Economy: Global Trade Policy 2007
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How to Cite
Henry, M. (2009) Formulating Trade Policy in a Small Hydrocarbon-Dependent Economy: The Case of Trinidad and Tobago, in The World Economy: Global Trade Policy 2007 (ed D. Greenaway), Blackwell Publishing Ltd., Oxford, UK. doi: 10.1002/9781444306712.ch3
Publication History
- Published Online: 25 MAR 2009
- Published Print: 15 FEB 2008
ISBN Information
Print ISBN: 9781405177078
Online ISBN: 9781444306712
- Summary
- Chapter
Keywords:
- Trade Policy Review for Trinidad and Tobago (TPRTT) - containing mixed reviews;
- Most Favoured Nation (MFN);
- challenges for policy-makers - formulation of mix of trade;
- resource-based industrialisation (RBI) strategy;
- trade policy framework;
- foreign direct investment (FDI);
- bilateral and preferential agreements;
- Common External Tariff - increasing duties on macaroni and spaghetti
Summary
This chapter contains sections titled:
Introduction
Trade Policy and Economic Performance 1980–1988: The Pre-Reform Years
Trade Policy and Economic Performance 1989–1998: The Reform Years
Trade Policy and Economic Performance 1999–2005: A Period of Sustained and Rising Economic Growth
Conclusion and Overall Evaluation of Trinidad and Tobago's Trade Reforms
References