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Enhancing regional trade integration in Southeast Europe [electronic resource] / Borko Handjiski... [et al.]. - Washington, D.C. : World Bank, c2010. - xvi, 140 p. : ill. ; 26 cm. - World Bank working paper, no. 185 1726-5878; . - World Bank e-Library. World Bank working paper; no. 185. .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 135-140).

Evolution of intra-regional trade in Southeast Europe: the role of CEFTA for enhancing regional trade integration. Introduction; Trade patterns in the SEE region; The role of trade regulations, trade-related business environment, and rules of origin in trade expansion and integration; How are firms reacting to regional trade integration?; Conclusions and recommendations -- Labor mobility in Southeast Europe. Introduction; CEFTA: the setting; Labor mobility provisions in free trade agreements; The benefits (and costs) of labor mobility provisions; Implementing mobility in CEFTA; Conclusions -- The impact of establishing a virtual customs union between Southeast Europe and the European Union. Introduction; Customs union versus a virtual customs union; Tariff profile of Southeast Europe; Estimates of trade diversion and trade creation due to adoption of EU's CET; Summary and policy recommendations.

ISBN: 0821382594 0821382667 (eISBN) 9780821382592 9780821382660 (eISBN)

LCCN: 2010277798

Subjects--Corporate Names:
Central European Free Trade Agreement (Organization)

Subjects--Geographic Terms:
Balkan Peninsula--Economic conditions.
Balkan Peninsula--Economic integration.

LC Class. No.: HC401 / .E54 2010

Dewey Class. No.: 330.9496