New Frontiers in Asia–Latin America Integration : Trade Facilitation, Production Networks, and FTAs

Economic ties between Asia and Latin America are growing as a part of a global shift toward more South–South cooperation.

Yet trade costs remain high, which may impede future interregional trade and integration.

Furthermore, an emerging trans-Pacific trade architecture based on free trade agreements (FTAs) carries risks of a noodle bowl effect.  This book examines new frontiers in Asia–Latin America integration through interregional comparative studies in three key areas: trade facilitation, logistics, and infrastructure; production networks, supply chains, and small and medium-sized enterprises; and FTAs.

The chapters contributed by Asian, Latin American, and international experts provide new insights on regional integration, impediments, and policy issues.