A Framework of Trade Policy for Bhutan Compatible with the Gross National Happiness
Cheong, Inkyo; Bark, Taeho; Jeong, Hoe Yun | September 2015
Abstract
This paper discusses the win–win relationship between the gross national happiness and trade policy, and
attempts to analyze trade policy issues of Bhutan, namely inclusive growth, trade facilitation, incidence of
tariffs, and World Trade Organization accession. It explores trade and industry policy that is compatible with
the gross national happiness guidelines. It also points out that the structure of the Government of Bhutan is
seemingly less oriented to trade policy than its neighbors, and suggests a new organization for promoting
a more active and open trade policy. It concludes by underlining the importance of an active trade policy
for Bhutan.
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Cheong, Inkyo; Bark, Taeho; Jeong, Hoe Yun. 2015. A Framework of Trade Policy for Bhutan Compatible with the Gross National Happiness. © Asian Development Bank. http://hdl.handle.net/11540/5182. License: CC BY 3.0 IGO.Keywords
Development Management
Development Challenges
Skills Development
Results-Based Monitoring And Evaluation
Economic development
Trade development
Needs assessment
Input output analysis
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