Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: What Are the Consequences of China’s WTO Entry for India’s Trade?

Publication Date:

May 1, 2005

Electronic Access:

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Summary:

One of the most significant recent developments in world trade has been the entry of China into the World Trade Organization (WTO). This paper examines the implications of China's WTO accession for India's trade, using both econometrics and computable general equilibrium (CGE) models. The paper analyzes how India stands to lose or gain from China's WTO entry in terms of both the direct and competitive channels.

Series:

Working Paper No. 2005/101

Subject:

Comparative advantage Exports Imports Tariffs Trade balance

English

Publication Date:

May 1, 2005

ISBN/ISSN:

9781451861204/1018-5941

Stock No:

WPIEA2005101

Pages:

32

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