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Services trade policies in the East African Community and merchandise exports

Policy brief 16 Jun 2016 Firms and Trade

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  • Services, firm performance, and exports

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Bernard Hoekman

Professor and Director of Global Economics, European University Institute

Ben Shepherd

Principal, Developing Trade Consultants
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