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Globalisation and the competitiveness of regional blocs

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Both globalisation and regionalisation have gained momentum in the last two decades in every part of the world, involving economies at all levels of development. The following article examines the major determinants affecting the competitive position of selected regional blocs and suggests some policy stances which promise to support both further regional integration and improved competitiveness at a global level.

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Fischer, B. Globalisation and the competitiveness of regional blocs. Intereconomics 33, 164–170 (1998). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02929509

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