Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia
Trade
ERIA examines various aspects of trade starting from issues that can affect trade such as exchange rate volatility, trade facilitations, trade agreements, mega free trade agreements like the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership agreement (RCEP), trade liberalisation, tariffs and non-tariffs measures, and many more.
Development Strategy for CLMV in the Age of Economic Integration
01 March 2008
List of Project Members CHAP Sotharith (Project Leader): Executive Director, Cambodian Institute for Cooperation and Peace, Cambodia. Santi CHAISRISAWATSUK : Director of the Center … Read More
Deepening Economic Integration - The ASEAN Economic Community and Beyond -
01 March 2008
List of Project Members Dr. Hadi Soesastro (Project leader): Executive Director, Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), Indonesia. Dr. Fukunari Kimura : Professor, … Read More
The Effect of Exchange Rate Volatility on International Trade in East Asia
03 December 2008
Abstract In this paper, we empirically investigate the relationship between exchange rate volatility and international trade, focusing on East Asia. Our findings are summarized … Read More
International Production Networks: Comparison between China and ASEAN
01 January 2009
Abstract Although East Asia experiences splendid economic growth with the development of international production networks, remaining development gaps across countries and regions are still … Read More
Establishment of a Secure and Safe e-Commerce Marketplace
01 March 2009
Full Report RPR-2008-3-2 Contents Front cover Contents I. Background and Objectives II. Overview of the research 1. Outline 2. Research system III. Research for establishment … Read More
Deepening East Asian Economic Integration
01 March 2009
Full Report RPR-2008-1 Contents Front cover Table of Contents, List of Project Members, Executive Summary CHAPTER 1. Deepening Economic Integration in East Asia: CHAPTER 2. … Read More
Stability of Production Networks in East Asia:Duration and Survival of Trade
02 March 2009
Abstract This paper sheds light on the stability of international production networks in East Asia from the perspective of the duration and survival of … Read More
Learning-by-exporting in Korean Manufacturing: A Plant-level Analysis
03 March 2009
Abstract The paper analyzes whether firms that start exporting become more productive utilizing recently developed sample matching procedures to control the problems from self-selection … Read More
Firm-level Analysis of Globalization: A Survey (2009)
04 March 2009
Abstract This paper extensively reviews empirical studies that analyze the various impacts of the globalization phenomenon on corporate activities by using micro data. First, … Read More
Plant Entry in a More Liberalised Industrialisation Process: An Experience of Indonesian Manufacturing during the 1990s
06 March 2009
Some major policy changes towards a more open trade and investment regime occurred in Indonesia during the 1980s and 1990s. The impact of … Read More
Gains from Fragmentation at the Firm Level:Evidence from Japanese Multinationals in East Asia
07 March 2009
Abstract The unprecedented development of production networks in East Asia has been investigated, both theoretically and empirically, employing the conceptual framework of fragmentation theory and … Read More
International Production Networks and Export/Import Responsiveness to Exchange Rates: The case of Japanese Manufacturing Firms
08 March 2009
Abstract This paper examines how international production/distribution networks provide individual firms with exporting/importing responsiveness to exchange rate movements. With the micro-data of Japanese manufacturing … Read More
The Impact of the US Subprime Mortgage Crisis on the World and East Asia:Through Analyses of Cross-border Capital Movements
01 April 2009
Abstract The world economy is currently suffering a global financial and economic crisis that has become severe since the second half of 2008. This … Read More
Barriers to Trade in Health and Financial Services in ASEAN
02 April 2009
Abstract The purpose of this paper is to give background information on current barriers to trade in four services sectors in the ASEAN region. … Read More
Monitoring Trade Costs in Southeast Asia
03 April 2009
Abstract This paper develops an Index of Trade Costs for ASEAN Member Countries, 1990-2007 based on the gap between cif and fob values of … Read More
Business Views on Trade Facilitation
01 May 2009
Abstract Business views on the most important barriers to trade facilitation are taken from two region-wide surveys in 2006 covering the ASEAN priority integration … Read More
Measuring Regulatory Restrictions in Logistics Services
02 May 2009
This study measures the extent of restrictions on trade in logistics services in the ASEAN+6 economies by constructing a logistics regulatory restrictiveness index … Read More
ASEAN Rules of Origin:Lessons and Recommendations for Best Practice
02 June 2009
Abstract Rules of Origin (ROO) set the criteria in determining the nationality of a product and where a product was made. The importance of … Read More
Fragmentation in East Asia: Further Evidence
01 October 2009
Abstract This paper analyzes the spatial pattern of production/distribution networks in East Asia. Two issues are investigated. The one is how the formation of … Read More
Resiliency of Production Networks in Asia: Evidence from the Asian Crisis
02 October 2009
Abstract This paper presents the resiliency of international production networks stretched across the Asian region in face of the Asian financial and currency crisis … Read More
Who Uses Free Trade Agreements?
01 November 2009
It is noted that utilisation of ASEAN Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) is low by international standards. In order to clarify the reasons for … Read More
Trade Facilitation in the ASEAN Economic Community
02 November 2009
Trade facilitation refers to the reduction of costs in the trading system. Significant cost reductions are possible, but policy reform and international cooperation … Read More
Search-theoretic Approach to Securing New Suppliers: Impacts of Geographic Proximity for Importer and Non-importer
02 February 2010
This paper empirically examines whether firms consider geographic proximity as they seek for a new supplier. While addressing the difference between importers and … Read More
Innovation in Linked and Non-linked Firms: Effects of Variety of Linkages in East Asia
03 February 2010
This paper proposes a new mechanism linking innovation and networks in developing economies to detect explicit production and information linkages. It investigates the … Read More
Firm-level Analysis of Globalization: A Survey of the Eight Literatures
01 March 2010
Abstract This paper presents an extensive review of empirical studies that analyze the various impacts of the globalization phenomenon on corporate activities, using micro … Read More
ENERGY MARKET INTEGRATION IN THE EAST ASIA SUMMIT REGION: REVIEW OF INITIATIVES AND ESTIMATION OF BENEFIT
01 March 2010
List of Project Members Prof. Fukunari Kimura: Chief Economist, Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East AsiaFaculty of Economics, Keio University, Japan. Dr. Xunpeng … Read More
Causes and Consequences of Globalization in East Asia: What Do The Micro Data Analyses Show?
01 March 2010
List of Project Members DR.SHUJIRO URATA (PROJECT SUPERVISOR): Professor, Graduate School of Asia-Pacific Studies,Waseda University, Japan; Senior Researcher Advisor to the Executive Director, Economic Research … Read More
Establishment on a Secure and Safe E-Commerce Marketplace
01 March 2010
List of Project Members Leader Prof. Tsuneo Matsumoto : Hitotsubashi University Graduate School of Law, Japan Members < Japan > - Prof. Yoshihisa Hayakawa : … Read More
Tracing the Progress toward the ASEAN Economic Community
01 March 2010
List of Project Members DR.SHUJIRO URATA (PROJECT SUPERVISOR): Professor, Graduate School of Asia-Pacific Studies,Waseda University, Japan; Senior Researcher Advisor to the Executive Director, Economic Research … Read More
Development of China's Transportation Infrastructure and International Connectivity
01 March 2010
List of Project Members Project Director Zhang Yunling: Professor, Director of Academic Division of International Studies,Academy Member, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences. … Read More
International Production Networks in Machinery Industries: Structure and Its Evolution
01 September 2010
This paper intensively employs annual international trade statistics obtained from the UN Comtrade and examines to what degree East Asian countries have participated … Read More
Machinery Trade in East Asia, and the Global Financial Crisis
01 October 2010
Abstract The global financial crisis since Q3 2008 has influenced the world economy, including that of East Asia. This paper focuses on international production/distribution … Read More
The Comprehensive Asia Development Plan
01 October 2010
List of Project Members Professor Fukunari Kimura: Chief Economist, ERIA. Dr. Ponciano S. Intal, Jr. : Senior Researcher, ERIA. Mr. So Umezaki: Researcher, … Read More
Comprehensive Asia Development Plan and Beyond -Growth Strategies for More Prosperous and Equitable East Asia-
02 October 2010
Abstract Let's dream of our bright and prosperous future. In the year of 2020, sixteen East Asia Summit (EAS) member countries can reach doubled per … Read More
Fragmentation and Changes in the Asian Trade Network
01 January 2011
Abstract The Asian trade network is increasingly fragmented, resulting in higher dependence on supplies of goods and services from neighbouring countries. The update OECD Input-Output … Read More
China's Ties with Southeast Asia : From Green Shoots to Sustained Recovery
02 January 2011
Abstract China's rebound happened relatively quickly owing to a large extent to timely macroeconomic policy responses to the crisis. Lagging somewhat behind China, most Southeast … Read More
Location Choice of Multinational Enterprises in China: Comparison between Japan and Taiwan
01 March 2011
Abstract This paper explores the location choice of MNEs in China, shedding special light on the role of agglomeration of same-nationality firms. In particular, … Read More
Globalization and Innovation in East Asia
01 March 2011
How is globalization related to innovation? Is globalization a cause of innovation, or is innovation a cause of globalization, or both? Does increased … Read More
"Comprehensive Mapping of FTAs in ASEAN and East Asia"
01 March 2011
The aim of the ERIA Research Project on "Comprehensive Mapping of FTAs in ASEAN and East Asia: Phase I" is to construct a … Read More
ASEAN +1 FTAS and Global Value Chains in East Asia
01 March 2011
ASEAN economies as a group have signed free trade agreements with China, Japan, Korea, India and Australia/New Zealand. There is now an interest in forming … Read More
Deepen Understanding and Move Forward: Energy Market Integration in East Asia
01 March 2011
It is widely believed that EMI in East Asia is beneficial for both developed and developing countries. However, such benefits are more often … Read More
Towards a Competitive ASEAN Single Market : Sectoral Analysis
01 March 2011
Abstract The ERIA research working group on economic integration toward an ASEAN Economic Community has conducted various studies on actual policies, and the current degree … Read More
Liberalization of Trade in Services under ASEAN+n: A Mapping Exercise
01 May 2011
Abstract This study maps out the degree of liberalization of trade in services under four ASEAN+n frameworks. After constructing a database showing the existence of … Read More
Comprehensive Mapping of FTAs in ASEAN and East Asia Phase 2
04 June 2011
Outline The aim of this study is to construct comparable and comprehensive database on FTAs in this region by investigating articles of concluded agreements of … Read More
Agricultural Development, Trade and Regional Cooperation in Developing East Asia
01 September 2011
Abstract This book published by the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) attempts to address the twin issues of the growing opportunities … Read More
Gas Market Integration: Global Trends and Implications for the EAS Region
02 November 2011
Abstract East Asia is already the main destination of the world's commercial liquefied natural gas (LNG). However, the gas markets in the EAS area are … Read More
Foreign Output Shocks and Monetary Policy Regimes in Small Open Economies: A DSGE Evaluation of East Asia
01 December 2011
Abstract East Asia's small open economies were hit in varying degrees by the sharp drop in the output of major industrial countries during the global … Read More
Interactive Learning-driven Innovation in Upstream-Downstream Relations: Evidence from Mutual Exchanges of Engineers in Developing Economies
02 December 2011
This paper presents a simple model of the innovations that result from face-to-face communication and mutual learning in upstream-downstream relations. To examine the … Read More
How Did the Japanese Exports Respond to Two Crises in the International Production Network?: The Global Financial Crisis and the East Japan Earthquake
01 January 2012
Abstract This paper analyzes the impact of two massive shocks, the 2008-2009 Global Financial Crisis and the 2011 East Japan Earthquake, on Japanese exports, focusing … Read More
Liberalization of Trade in Services: Toward a Harmonized ASEAN++ FTA
01 March 2012
Abstract The East Asian countries are seriously discussing the consolidation of ASEAN+1 FTAs to develop so-called ASEAN++ FTA or RCEP. The detailed analysis of services … Read More
Dynamics of Firm Selection Process in Globalized Economies
01 May 2012
List of Project Members Working Group Members DR. SHUJIRO URATA (PROJECT SUPERVISOR): Senior Research Advisor to Executive Director, Economic Research Institute for ASEAN … Read More
Direction of Causality in Innovation-Exporting Linkage: Evidence on Korean Manufacturing
06 June 2012
Abstract This paper examines various possible bi-directional causal relationships among exporting, innovation, and productivity utilizing plant-level data on Korean manufacturing. Based on both propensity score … Read More
Sources of Learning-by-Exporting Effects: Does Exporting Promote Innovation?
06 June 2012
Abstract This paper examines whether first-time exporters achieve productivity improvements through learning-by-exporting effects. The results suggest that starting exporting to North America/Europe has a strong … Read More
The Link between Innovation and Export: Evidence from Australia's Small and Medium Enterprises
06 June 2012
Abstract This paper investigates the direction of causality between export market participation and innovation using firm level data from Australia. Using the propensity score matching … Read More
The Role of Trade Costs in FDI Strategy of Heterogeneous Firms: Evidence from Japanese Firm-level Data
06 June 2012
Abstract This paper attempts to clarify the reasons for the rapid growth of FDI in developing countries, particularly East Asian countries, compared with that of … Read More
Trade Reforms, Competition, and Innovation in the Philippines
06 June 2012
What is the impact on firms' innovative activities of the removal of barriers to trade? Does the increase in competition arising from trade … Read More
Globalization and Innovation in Indonesia: Evidence from Micro-Data on Medium and Large Manufacturing Establishments
06 June 2012
In this paper we examine the impact of globalization on innovation in the Indonesian manufacturing sector. The lack of innovation data in the … Read More
Trade Facilitation: The Way Forward for ASEAN and Its FTA Partners
01 July 2012
Abstract ASEAN is working towards establishing a Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership with its FTA partners. All five existing ASEAN+1 FTAs contain provisions on trade facilitation. … Read More
Power Generation and Cross-border Grid Planning for the Integrated ASEAN Electricity Market: A Dynamic Linear Programming Model
27 September 2012
Abstract The central question raised in this study is how to meet the growing power demand in ASEAN countries in the next two decades. … Read More
Moving Toward a New Development Model for East Asia- The Role of Domestic Policy and Regional Cooperation
01 December 2012
PROF. FUKUNARI KIMURA (PROJECT SUPERVISOR):Chief Economist, Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA), Jakarta, Indonesia. PROF. ZHANG YUNLING (PROJECT … Read More
