摘要:Trade and investment liberalization promotes economic growth, but it may also widen income
disparities, both within and between economies. If this imbalance becomes too great, the risk of
social instability will rise, leading to the need for corrective policy prescriptions. Developing
economies are struggling to narrow income disparities, but face many challenges.
Implementation of structural policy reform in favour of a free trade and investment area remains a
priority. However, any policy change should be compatible with the aims of sustainable
development. In parallel with maximizing the competitive advantages released through trade and
investment liberalization, governments should implement the necessary reforms to integrate its
development programs, and adopt appropriate technological advances in order to rapidly create
new advantages and enhance national competitiveness.