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KCI등재 학술저널

Effects of AFTA on Poverty

Evidence from Laos

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The Association of South-East Asian Nations Free Trade Agreement plays an important role in regional economic development. However, Association of South-East Asian Nations Free Trade Agreement’s contribution to poverty reduction remains unclear. Therefore, the main objective of this study is to assess the impact of Association of South-East Asian Nations Free Trade Agreement on poverty using Laos as a case study. To do so, we apply a Computable General Equilibrium model, microsimulation, and a logit model. Laos benefits from Association of South-East Asian Nations Free Trade Agreement but has also experienced an increase in its trade deficit. The primary benefits from Association of South-East Asian Nations Free Trade Agreement derive from the improvement in trade facilitation and a significant increase in Foreign Direct Investment. Association of South-East Asian Nations Free Trade Agreement may also reduce income inequality at the national level. However, Association of South-East Asian Nations Free Trade Agreement could cause disparities between the so-called winners and losers. The beneficiaries of Association of South-East Asian Nations Free Trade Agreement might be limited to households that have access to land, irrigation, road, and electricity.

Ⅰ. Introduction

Ⅱ. Economy, Trade, and Poverty of Laos

Ⅲ. Literature Review

Ⅳ. Methodology

Ⅴ. Results

Ⅵ. Conclusion