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Up one levelBanking Sector Liberalisation in Uganda
This study critically examines the major developments in the banking sector in Uganda over the past two decades.
South Koreas Experience with Banking Sector Liberalisation
This study examines the financial liberalization policies in South Korea from a political economy perspective. It provides new insights into the role of financial deregulation and globalization policies leading to increased financial fragility through market failures and regulatory weaknesses.
Business as Usual
This SOMO briefing paper gives specific examples on how new EU regulations are in contrast with the pre-crisis model that is still being applied in the GATS negotiations, the Cariforum-EU Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) and the EU-South Korea FTA.
Rethinking Liberalisation of Banking Services under the India-EU Free Trade Agreement
The European Union (EU) and India are negotiating a free trade agreement (FTA) which encompasses liberalisation and deregulation of financial services. This paper wants to raise policy issues that run much deeper than the current liberalisation debate and consider who will benefit and who will lose from the FTA.
The financial crisis does not justify a WTO deal
Many political leaders have been calling for the conclusion of the ‘Doha Round’ negotiations in the World Trade Organisation (WTO) as a solution to the financial crisis, in order to provide a boost to the world economy and a signal of confidence to multilateralism. They argue that WTO rules prevent “protectionist measures”, closing of borders, and beggar-thy-neighbour policies, which led to the economic depression in the 1930s and the consequent wars.
