The E-Commerce Negotiations in the WTO: Understanding non-participation

Several WTO members are negotiating the first true comprehensive legal framework for e-commerce. However, very few African countries are involved. This report examines why and suggests actions to convince more countries to participate. Emma Sävenborg, the author of the report, explains.

Ebba Lundqvist

Christofer Berg

Karl Ekenstaf

Ljiljana Rsumovic

Martin Söderman

Ukrajina: Rozvyvajte svij biznes

Free trade agreements do not always diversify trade

Do free trade agreements lead to more diversified trade? It depends on which partner you look at and how ambitious the agreement is.

Do Provisions in Free Trade Agreements Diversify Trade?

Do free trade agreements (FTAs) lead to more diversified trade? It depends on which partner you look at and how ambitious the agreement is. This PM is a first step in understanding whether free trade agreements lead to more diversified world trade.

Moa Näsström

Kim Larsson

Government subsidies in manufacturing sectors

For a constructive debate on subsidies, reliable and internationally comparable information regarding what and how much each party spends on government subsidies is crucial. This report documents the most important data sources available and highlights key differences between sources as well as advantages and...

Data sources on government subsidies in manufacturing sectors

Access to data on subsidies, their intended purpose and design is crucial for transparency and informed decision-making. However, there is a lack of data on subsidies in the manufacturing sector.

Imports beneficial for productivity and exports

Despite the close link between imports and exports, most of the analysis and policy discussions have traditionally focused on how to strengthen exports. This new paper from the National Board of Trade highlights the link between imports, productivity, and exports.

The importance of imports for productivity and exports

Despite the close link between imports and exports, most of the analysis and policy discussions have traditionally focused on how to strengthen exports, without further consideration of the potential for imports. Against this background, this paper aims to highlight the link between imports, productivity and exports.

Increased productivity after foreign acquisitions

Companies that are bought up by foreign owners increase their productivity.

Sara Sandelius

Productivity Effects of Foreign Acquisitions in Sweden: A sectoral analysis

Companies that are bought up by foreign owners increase their productivity. The greatest increase in productivity is seen in very small companies in the service sector. This is shown by an economic analysis carried out by Kommerskollegium before Sweden introduces a mechanism to review foreign direct investments.

Why the EU misses the mark with the Net Zero Industry Act

The Net Zero Industry Act (NZIA) misses the chance to harness trade policy in support of the worthwhile aims of ensuring a secure and sustainable supply of net-zero technologies.

What is needed to restore the WTO Appellate Body?

The WTO Appellate Body has not been functioning since the end of 2019. What has caused this crisis and what could be done to get the Appellate Body up and running again?