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Trade Policy Issues in a Small African Economy: The Trade Policy Review of the Gambia 2004

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posted on 2023-06-07, 19:31 authored by Andy MckayAndy Mckay
The Gambia displays many of the classic characteristics of a small open economy, with the vulnerabilities that implies. The sum of its imports and exports are around 100 per cent of GDP, with a limited number of export commodities and a wide variety of imports, including some key staple foods. The Trade Policy Review of The Gambia 2004 provides a very helpful review and assessment of current trade patterns and policies. The latter rely predominantly on import and export taxes. While quite substantial trade reform measures have been implemented recently, these have led to only a very small reduction in the average tariff rate, and trade policy displays a substantial anti-export bias. Other important issues highlighted by the Trade Policy Review include serious capacity constraints relating to trade policy, and a failure to discuss connections between trade policy and growth and poverty reduction--again common characteristics of many small economies.

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  • Published

Journal

World Economy

ISSN

0378-5920

Publisher

Blackwell Publishing

Issue

9

Volume

28

Page range

1197-1209

Pages

13.0

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  • Economics Publications

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Peer reviewed?

  • Yes

Legacy Posted Date

2012-02-06

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