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Sewing Success?
The end of the MFA was followed by rising apparel exports, falling prices, and a reallocation of production and employment between countries. There were also significant changes within countries. The first main finding of this report is that export and employment patterns after the MFA/ATC did not necessarily match predictions. While many predicted that production would shift to low-wage countries, this book shows that only 13 percent of variation in export changes post-MFA can be explained by the differences in wage levels. Second, changes in exports are usually, but not always, good indicators of what happens to wages and employment within countries. This is especially important for policy...
Cotton Use by the Textile Industry of the European Community
Extract: This study, begun in mid 1974, looks at what has been happening to the cotton textile industry of EEC member countries, to their imports and exports of cotton textiles, and to consumer demand. the study was not designed to forecast the end of the current textile and economic slow down in the Community or to project future levels of mill use of cotton. rather, emphasis is put on the fact that the Community will continue to be a large market for raw cotton.
Global Textiles and Clothing Trade
The author presents substantial case studies of the effect of the abolition of quotas on global trade in this sector. Concentrating mainly on China and Pakistan but also examining India, Indonesia, Vietnam, and seven other Asian T&C manufacturing countries, he contrasts post-abolition reality with pre-abolition predictions of the impact of abolishing quotas, and details the continuing distortion caused by tariffs, non-tariff barriers and through trade remedies such as safeguards and anti-dumping. All of the analysis is supported by the judicious use and interpretation of extensive statistics, compelling arguments, and interviews with entrepreneurs and trade officials in Pakistan (as a case study of a country predicted to be a major beneficiary of quota expiry).
Plunkett's Apparel, Shoes and Textiles Industry Almanac 2020
Formally Plunkett's Apparel & Textiles Industry Almanac, this carefully-researched book covers exciting trends within the apparel and textiles industry. One of the industries most affected by globalization, we carefully detail the latest developments in global trade agreements, third party logistics and retail chain stores, along with important news from China and other emerging nations. You'll find our analysis provides a complete overview of the industry along with market research reports in one superb, value-priced package."The Plunkett guide deserves high marks for aggregating pertinent information for the apparel and textile industry. The work is clearly organized and accessible."American Reference Books Annual
