Circular Economy Product Labels

Products on the European market are subject to multiple labelling requirements relating to the circular economy. Companies that want to sell their products in Europe must adapt to these requirements, in both national regulations and EU law. In this study, the National Board of Trade maps out these requirements and...

More can be done to increase participation in the e-commerce negotiations in the WTO

Several WTO members are negotiating a comprehensive framework for e-commerce regulation. But only seven countries from the African continent are involved in the negotiations. The National Board of Trade has investigated why.

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.

Mikael Kihlberg

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