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This paper analyses the determinants of preference utilization using a novel WTO dataset that allows us to measure the underutilization of preferences across several importers exporters and products over time. Building on the previous literature we confirm that preference utilization is increasing with the size of exports preference margin and geographical and linguistic proximity. We find that utilization rates tend to be higher for reciprocal preferences compared to non-reciprocal preferences and that the incentive to use preferences increases with the share of competitors’ exports that is eligible for preferential treatment.

This study describes trade margins (intensive and extensive) and establishes determinants of the mid-point export and import growth during the global financial crisis (GFC) and COVID-19 pandemic by relying on Kenya’s monthly customs transaction data (at 6-digit level of Harmonized System) for the period January 2006–June 2020. Exports fell during the two crises of which the intensive margin was responsible for the drop during GFC while the extensive margin dominated the COVID-19 era. Imports are mainly driven by the extensive margin which grew during GFC but declined during the pandemic.

Although a growing number of regional trade agreements (RTAs) include telecommunications provisions the collection and systematization of information on telecommunications provisions in RTAs remain limited. This paper addresses this gap by mapping and reviewing the different types of provisions on telecommunications found in RTAs that have been notified to the World Trade Organization (WTO).

On 8 February 2022 the WTO circulated the panel report in the case brought by the Republic of Korea in “United States — Safeguard measure on imports of large residential washers” (DS546).

On 14 December 2021 the WTO circulated the panel reports in the cases brought by Brazil Australia and Guatemala in “ India — Measures Concerning Sugar and Sugarcane” (DS579 DS580 DS581).

On 14 December 2021 the WTO circulated the panel reports in the cases brought by Brazil Australia and Guatemala in “ India — Measures Concerning Sugar and Sugarcane” (DS579 DS580 DS581).

“The WTO Analytical Index” is an article-by-article guide to the interpretation and application of the WTO agreements by WTO bodies. It covers the jurisprudence of the WTO Appellate Body panels and arbitrators as well as related decisions and other significant actions taken by other relevant WTO bodies. This publication report covers the Aircraft.

“The WTO Analytical Index” is an article-by-article guide to the interpretation and application of the WTO agreements by WTO bodies. It covers the jurisprudence of the WTO Appellate Body panels and arbitrators as well as related decisions and other significant actions taken by other relevant WTO bodies. This publication report covers the Procurement (1994).

“The WTO Analytical Index” is an article-by-article guide to the interpretation and application of the WTO agreements by WTO bodies. It covers the jurisprudence of the WTO Appellate Body panels and arbitrators as well as related decisions and other significant actions taken by other relevant WTO bodies. This publication report covers the WTO Agreement.

“The WTO Analytical Index” is an article-by-article guide to the interpretation and application of the WTO agreements by WTO bodies. It covers the jurisprudence of the WTO Appellate Body panels and arbitrators as well as related decisions and other significant actions taken by other relevant WTO bodies. This publication report covers the Safeguards.