The End of Textiles Quotas: A Case Study of the Impacton Bangladesh

Author/Editor:

Montfort Mlachila ; Yongzheng Yang

Publication Date:

June 1, 2004

Electronic Access:

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Summary:

This paper evaluates the effects on the Bangladeshi economy of phasing out textile and clothing (T&C) quotas currently maintained by industrial countries. The planned abolition of the quotas under the Agreement on Textiles and Clothing in 2005 will alter the competitiveness of various exporting countries. Bangladesh relies heavily on textile and clothing exports and is potentially very vulnerable to this change in competitiveness. Based on assessments of quota restrictiveness and export similarity, and an analysis of its supply constraints, the paper concludes that Bangladesh could face significant pressure on its balance of payments, output, and employment when the quotas are eliminated.

Series:

Working Paper No. 2004/108

Subject:

English

Publication Date:

June 1, 2004

ISBN/ISSN:

9781451853131/1018-5941

Stock No:

WPIEA1082004

Pages:

38

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