Labour implications of the textiles and clothing quota phase-out

Hildegunn Kyvik Nord°as

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Labour implications of the textiles and clothing quota phase-out

Hildegunn Kyvik Nord°as

Working paper (International Labour Organization. Sectoral Activities Programme), WP.224, ILO

2005

Abstract

employment

wages

textile industry

clothing industry

trade agreement

quota system

import

export

developed countries

developing countries

Examines the effects on employment and wages of the phasing out of trade quotas implemented under the World Trade Organization's Agreement on Textiles and Clothing, the Multifibre Agreement (MFA). Includes cases studies from seven developing countries, the USA and the European Union.

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Title: Labour implications of the textiles and clothing quota phase-out
Creators: Hildegunn Kyvik Nord°as
Contributors: International Labour Organization. Sectoral Activities Department
International Labour Organization. Sectoral Activities Programme
Publisher: ILO; Geneva
Date published: 2005
Series: Working paper (International Labour Organization. Sectoral Activities Programme); WP.224
Number of pages: x, 59 p. :
ISBN: 9221169995
Language: English
Asset Type: working paper
Record Identifier: 995328545202676