Highlights the efforts and objectives of the Philippines with regard to its involvement in APEC, in light of its historical, cultural, economic, political, and security antecedents.
3,900 words (approx. 15.6 pages), 8 sources, 2002, $ 142.95
Abstract Since 1992, under the directorship of President Fidel Ramos, the Philippines has embarked upon a productive economic path by implementing a series of economic reforms collectively known as the 'Philippines 2000' program, under which the country's APEC efforts have fallen. However, while the unprecedented growth of the Filipino economy unmistakably expounds the great success of these efforts, it cannot be ignored that the country fails to enjoy a stable economic or political foundation and the economy remains in a transitory period of extremely volatile growth.
Reviews the events of the year 1997 that led to the meltdown in the Thai economy. Discusses the attempts by the regional leaders at the Asian Pacific Economic Cooperaton (APEC) to contain the situation in the fall of 1997.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 7 sources, 1997, $ 47.95
Introduction
With the recent serious economic problems in Asia, the APEC Conference held in Vancouver, Canada this week has become more important, and more visible. The intent of this analysis is to explore the impact of APEC on Thailand and the issues of concern to Thailand.
History
APEC, or the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, was founded in 1989. At that time, it had only 12 members, but it has ended expanded to 18 members, including Hong Kong and the United States. The pact was formed to promote economic cooperation in the region, and in relationship to the United States. It has generally ..."
Abstract This paper discusses that the biggest gains have not been through the World Trade Organization, which is a hot-house for trade disputes and empty rhetoric, but through regional movements like the European Union, NAFTA, and on a broader level, APEC. The author concludes that these three arenas are the most important economic integration projects in the international arena.
Abstract Discusses its wide geographic scope, original membership, range of economic-development levels, the broad range of political institutions and conditions represented by APEC members, and its historical background.
From the Paper "APEC is not one of the better-known international organizations, even though it is enormous in geographical scope, and includes several of the world's leading economies. The very vast..."
Abstract This paper analyzes the competition policies of Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) member countries. The paper defines the competition policies and discusses their intentions and then looks at the specific US laws, which include both general competition laws and sector-specific laws and regulations. The paper then goes on to discuss the laws in Japan, Singapore, the Philippines and Australia.
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United States
Japan
Singapore
Philippines
Australia
Conclusion
From the Paper "In general, competitive markets provide strong incentives for achieving economic efficiency. Market forces ensure that goods consumers want are produced in the quantities they want, using the most efficient production methods and are marketed and distributed to consumers who wish to purchase them in the most efficient means possible. In addition, competitive market forces provide incentives for efficient levels of investment in discovering new production technologies, new production processes and new products. Also, competition law/policy would ensure that consumers will enjoy greater benefits in terms of wider choices and better quality goods and services at competitive prices. In creating these competition policies, some format or elements are present in these. These act as the policies blue print which allows for more uniform policies among countries. Also, these elements are considered to be the main formula for making an effective list of policies of a country. An effective competition policy must have the following elements: policy towards monopoly; policy towards mergers; policy towards restrictive and anti-competitive practices; policy towards state entry barriers; and policy towards consumer protection."
Abstract This paper will argue that protection of the environment has traditionally been an ostentatious good that only the rich countries can afford. Sustainable development has been considered an oxymoron. In simple terms, excessive care for the environment has been demographically and economically unfeasible. It will also be argued, however, that in recent years significant progress has been made towards environmental protection through inter-governmental organizations such as APEC and the WTO.
Abstract For all the realities of globalization, nations cannot escape their own geo-history. Culture, religion, geography, ethnicity, all combine to squarely place a given nation on a map surrounded by its neighbors, who have been there through the millennia. In the past, this familiarity has often produced contempt and war. Today, however, many nations, both developed and developing, are finding comfort in regional strength through favored-nation economics blocs, such as EU, ASEAN, NAFTA, and Mercosur. While the barriers to economic growth are being lowered, the cultures and traditional values in each country seem to be locked-in. This essay illustrates how these contradictory effects work in international marketing by analyzing the cultural diversities within the economic blocs, whatever inside and outside.
From the Paper "Between 1990 and 1994, the GATT was informed of 33 regional trading arrangements, nearly a third of all deals since 1948. By now there are only a few countries, including Japan, that do not belong to any formal economic blocs, according to the survey of the field taken by the World Trade Organization (WTO, the successor to GATT), on the occasion of its inauguration (WTO, 1995, 27). If the Asian Pacific Economic Cooperation Forum (APEC) is counted as a regional trading arrangement of sorts, then virtually all countries now belong to at least one such club."
Abstract This paper explains that the "new" theory of international trade is based on the industrial organization approach, which focuses on market shares between domestic and foreign firms; a gain for the domestic firm in a country directly reciprocates a loss for the foreign firm or country. The author points out that U.S. companies participate in business in different countries, not only for cheap labor, but also because they work to integrate their corporate codes of conduct into their Latin American operations.The paper stresses that standards, technical regulations, and certification systems are important for the functioning of economies and trade because various government technical regulations and standards can serve as barriers to international trade.
Table of Contents
International Trade Promoting Economic Growth in APEC International Trade and Investment in America
Introduction
The U.S. Companies Business Pursuits Bringing Positive Change to Latin America
The U.S. Companies Business Pursuits Bringing Positive Change to China
New WTO Trade Negotiations to Boost the Economy
Improving Economy with Trade Negotiations
Economic Integration and Regionalism
Trade Facilitation, Regulatory Reform, and Standards
From the Paper "In the year 200, The Leaders meeting, the Ministerial meetings, and the CEO Summit in Los Cabos were held to find ways of creating opportunities, updating, and sharpening the vision of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum for the future. People who participated in this meeting spent a lot of time in preparing for them. The CEO's of three leading organizations of business in North America prepared a Joint Statement on how APEC can cater to provide global leadership and find ways of supporting greater economic growth in the Asia-Pacific region. In implementing the same policy, the NAFTA has been extremely successful especially, since the economic partners at different levels of development have been able to attain higher levels in growth, trade, and creating jobs. This is why NAFTA has served to be an example for APEC when it comes to its future strategies and implementation action."
