Trade Liberalization and Poverty in Asia: Issues and Policy Options
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Comments by Richard Pomfret are gratefully acknowledged. The usual disclaimer applies. The views expressed in this paper are the views of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) or its Board of Directors or the governments they represent.
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