Trade-and-liberalization

The political economy of trade reforms and trade liberalization

This paper examines trade policy reforms in emerging economies over the past three decades, highlighting the political economy and its influence on economic scenarios. It considers the challenges and benefits of extended liberalization, including the role of FDI and FII. The paper reviews the factors that have influenced trade policy reforms and draws lessons from past policies to provide direction for impending liberalization policies in developing economies.

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Rent_seeking

Rent seeking under cover of licensing and regulation by the government in India and its likely impacts on consumers.

The Indian government’s rent-seeking behavior aimed at achieving self-sufficiency has led to corruption and hampered economic growth. The introduction of Globalization, Liberalization, and privatization policies in 1991 brought about significant changes. However, income inequality persists due to liberalization, and labor laws and unions in each state restrict employment opportunities and mobility nationwide, leading to fraud and hampered growth.

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