Indicator-Based Monitoring of Regional Economic Integration - Fourth World Report on Regional Integration

Publication Place: 
Dordrecht
Publisher: 
Springer
Pages: 
360
ISBN: 
978-3-319-50858-0
Publication Year: 
2017
Series Title: 
United Nations University Series on Regionalism
Volume: 
13
Publication Language: 
EN
DOI: 
10.1007/978-3-319-50860-3
Abstract: 

This volume brings together experts from different world regions. It presents various experiences with building indicator systems for monitoring the implementation of regional economic integration policies such as preferential trade areas, common markets or economic and monetary unions. The volume discusses both the technical and governance aspects of such systems, and best practices. The regional experiences that are covered include: the European Union, Eurasia, ASEAN, the East African Community (EAC), COMESA, CARICOM, the African-Caribbean-Pacific Group, and the Americas. In addition, various chapters discuss cross-cutting methodological challenges related to trade-related indicators.

  • The first ever systematic overview of experiences with indicator-based monitoring of regional economic integration in world regions
  • Presents a collaborative effort of international organizations and academic experts
  • Combines technical aspects and governance aspects of indicator-based monitoring