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Implications of the COMESA Free Trade Area and Proposed Customs Union: an Empirical Investigation
Stephen Karingi, Mahinda Siriwardana, Eric Ronge

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The article investigates the impact of the COMESA Free Trade Area and proposed Customs Union on the region's economy. Using a model, the researchers analyzed how trade liberalization within COMESA could affect poverty, industry, welfare, and trade patterns. The study aims to understand the potential benefits and challenges of these economic integration efforts.

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