
Regional Integration of Agricultural Trade in Southern Africa
Infatuation or Real Need?
- Alejandro Nin-Pratt Xinshen Diao
- 세종대학교 경제통합연구소
- Journal of Economic Integration
- 제29권 제3호
- 등재여부 : KCI등재
- 2014.09
- 520 - 562 (43 pages)
The potential benefit of several regional integration initiatives undertook by African countries in recent years is a contentious issue that is continuously being debated. This article assesses the impact of a free trade agreement between member countries of the Southern African Development Community on agriculture. Findings show negative welfare results for regional importers because of the increased imports from inefficient regional producers, who are the major beneficiaries of the agreement. To enhance the benefits gained, the region should implement regional policies beyond trade arrangements, such as those enhancing investment, agricultural productivity, and product diversification.
Ⅰ. Introduction
Ⅱ. Conceptual Framework
Ⅲ. Approach
Ⅳ. Results
Ⅴ. Policy Implications