World Economic and Financial Surveys

Trade Liberalization in Fund-Supported Programs

Author/Editor:

Robert L. Sharer ; Piritta Sorsa

Publication Date:

February 13, 1998

Summary:

This study asseses trade liberalization in programs supported by the IMF by reviewing multiyear arrangements in the 1990s and six detailed case studies. It also discusses the main economic factors affecting trade policy targets.

Series:

World Economic and Financial Surveys No. 1997/016

Subject:

International trade Tariffs Taxes Taxes on trade Trade barriers Trade liberalization Trade policy