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A study on Nepal-Australia economic ties

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This paper is aimed at those interested to know about the Nepali economy; economic ties between Australia and Nepal; the economic significance of the ties for the two countries; and the prospects and challenges in advancing the relationship. It dissects the Nepal-Australia economic relationship, covering goods, services, migration and remittances, and investment. It describes the trends and patterns in these areas, and identifies broad potential and opportunities as well as challenges and constraints.

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  • Paras Kharel & Aayush Poudel, 2024. "A study on Nepal-Australia economic ties," Research Papers rp/24/01, South Asia Watch on Trade, Economics and Environment.
    • Handle: RePEc:saw:rpaper:rp/24/01
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    • F13 - International Economics - - Trade - - - Trade Policy; International Trade Organizations
    • F14 - International Economics - - Trade - - - Empirical Studies of Trade
    • F15 - International Economics - - Trade - - - Economic Integration
    • F21 - International Economics - - International Factor Movements and International Business - - - International Investment; Long-Term Capital Movements
    • F22 - International Economics - - International Factor Movements and International Business - - - International Migration
    • F24 - International Economics - - International Factor Movements and International Business - - - Remittances

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