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IIRSA Economic Fundamentals

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  • Mesquita Moreira, Mauricio

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This paper revisits IIRSA's economic fundamentals, looking at the motivation behind regional integration, the importance of transport versus policy related trade costs, and the likely impact of the initiative on regional disparities and growth.

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  • Mesquita Moreira, Mauricio, 2006. "IIRSA Economic Fundamentals," IDB Publications (Working Papers) 2415, Inter-American Development Bank.
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