Working Papers

Beyond Tariffs: Multilaterising Deeper RTA Commitments.   Co-authored with Richard Baldwin (Graduate Institute, Geneva) and Patrick Low (WTO Secretariat), 9 September 2007. Paper presented at WTO-HEI Conference on "Multilateralising Regionalism", 10-12 September 2007, WTO, Geneva, Switzerland.

The U.S. Exits, the EU Enters: What Prospects for Western FTA Initiatives in the Asia-Pacific?  , October 2007. Abstract.

The Trade Strategy of the European Union: Time for a Rethink?  , 3 April 2007. Abstract.

The U.S. Congressional Elections in 2006: What Implications for U.S. Trade Policy?  Co-authored with Michael Meier, 14 November 2006. Abstract.

Incorporating Competition Elements into Regional Trade Agreements: Characterization and Empirical Analysis.  Co-authored with Robert D. Anderson, 24 July 2006. Abstract.

A Database of Allegations of Private Anti- Competitive Practices in Sub-Saharan Africa.  Co-authored with Frédéric Jenny and Michael Meier. 2 May 2006. For further information on this paper visit the Sub-Saharan African Competition Database site.

Competition and the Millenium Development Goals: "New" Evidence from Official Sources.  26 April 2006. Abstract.

The Effectiveness of Technical Assistance, Socio-Economic Development, and the Absorptive Capacity of Competition Authorities. 10 April 2006. Abstract.

Conformity with International Recommendations on Merger Reviews: An Economic Perspective on "Soft Law."  Co-authored with Alexander Hijzen. 20 February 2006. Abstract.

Extracting the Most out of Trade. Investment and Regulatory Reforms: What Role for Competition?  Co-authored with Julian L. Clarke and Krista Lucenti. December 2005. Abstract.

A Database of Academic Articles on Trade, Investment, and Regulatory Reforms.  Co-authored with Krista Lucenti. December 2005. Abstract.

Designing and Implementing Economic Reforms in Developing Countries: What Role for Competition Based Perspectives?   Co-authored with Julian L. Clarke. December 2005. Abstract.

Analytical Considerations in the Design of Regional Rules on Competition Law.  December 2005. Abstract.

Trade Reforms, Market Power, and Pass-Through in Selected East Asian Nations.  Co-authored with Krista Lucenti. 6 December 2005. Abstract.

“Competitive Liberalization”: a Tournament Theory-Based Interpretation.  13 September 2005. Abstract.

International Cooperation and the Reform of Public Procurement Policies.  Co-authored with Bernard M. Hoekman. August 2005. Revise-and-resubmit to the World Bank Research Observer. Abstract.

Evaluating WTO Accessions: The Effect of WTO Accession on National Trade Flows.  With Jonathan Gage. January 2005. Abstract.

An Inventory of Allegations of Anti-Competitive Practices in Sub-Saharan Africa.  With Frédéric Jenny.  5 September 2004. Abstract.

WTO Membership and Market Access: Evidence from the Accessions of Bulgaria and Ecuador.   With Jonathan Gage and Maxine Kennett.  Last updated September 2004. Abstract.

Links between Development and Competition Law in Developing Countries.  October 2003. Abstract.

Sticking To The Rules: Quantifying the Market Access that is Potentially Protected by WTO-Sanctioned Trade Retaliation.  August 2002. Abstract.

Export Growth by Developing Economies: Market Entry and Bilateral Trade.  Co-authored with Anthony Venables. Revised in November 2002. Abstract.

Picking winners or creating them? Revisiting the benefits of FDI in the Czech Republic.   Co-authored with Alex Voicu in November 2001. Abstract.

Does Trade Reform Jeopardise the Provision of Public Goods? Evidence from Ten Developing Nations. Co-authored with Dorsati Madani in August 2000.

Falling Trade Impediments, Narrowing International Technology Differences and the Growth of OECD Trade. Co-authored with Bernard Yeung.

Willingness to Pay for Trade Liberalisation. Co-authored with Bernard Yeung.