The sustainable trade index 2016 /
The Economist Intelligence Unit.
- London : Hinrich Foundation, 2016.
- 55 pages ; 27 cm.
Acknowledgement.-- Executive summary.-- Introduction: What is the Asia Sustainable Trade Index?.-- Chapter 1: Overall results.-- Chapter 2: Economic pillar.-- Chapter 3: Social pillar.-- Chapter 4: Environmental pillar.-- Conclusion.-- Methodology.-- Frequently asked questions,-- Footnotes.
International trade has become fundamental to economic growth and in doing so, has helped to lift hundreds of millions out of poverty. But it is not without costs and risks. The flow of goods and services across borders can disrupt labour markets, accelerate environmental degradation, and contribute to worsening inequality. With the right policies, these costs can be reduced, if not eliminated, and trade can become more sustainable.