The economics of deep trade agreements: A new eBook | VOX, CEPR Policy Portal

The economics of deep trade agreements: A new eBook | VOX, CEPR Policy Portal: While multilateral trade negotiations have stagnated and tensions between major players have surged, bilateral and regional agreements seem to have run away with the trade agenda. There are over 300 agreements today, up from 50 in 1990. Most importantly, many of these agreements have extended their reach well beyond tariffs, aiming to achieve integration beyond trade, or