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Regional Competitiveness Policies for Deeper Integration in MERCOSUL

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  • Flôres Jr., Renato G.

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In this paper, the authors discuss the deepening of MERCOSUL's integration in the context of enhancing regional competitiveness. The paper focuses on regional policies related to the trade flows, creating a united area for investment and common competitiveness policies, and regional cohesion funds for MERCOSUL. The authors argue that the road to a common market appears appears only after abiding by a strong comprehensive strategy and implementation.

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  • Flôres Jr., Renato G., 2005. "Regional Competitiveness Policies for Deeper Integration in MERCOSUL," IDB Publications (Working Papers) 2931, Inter-American Development Bank.
    • Handle: RePEc:idb:brikps:2931
    DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.18235/0011151
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