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Would a reduction in trade barriers promote intra-SAARC trade?: A Sri Lankan perspective

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  • Rahapakse, Purnima & Arunatilake, Nisha, 1997. "Would a reduction in trade barriers promote intra-SAARC trade?: A Sri Lankan perspective," Journal of Asian Economics, Elsevier, vol. 8(1), pages 95-115.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:asieco:v:8:y:1997:i:1:p:95-115
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