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Prospects and Challenges of Free Trade Agreements

Unlocking Business Opportunities in Gulf Co-Operation Council (GCC) Markets

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  • © 2015

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Authors:
  1. Doren Chadee

    1. Deakin University, Australia

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  2. Banjo Roxas

    1. Deakin University, Australia

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  3. Tim Rogmans

    1. Zayed University, UAE

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Table of contents (6 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xviii
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  2. Background and Context of the Study

    • Doren Chadee, Banjo Roxas, Tim Rogmans
    Pages 1-8

  3. The Political Economy of Free Trade

    • Doren Chadee, Banjo Roxas, Tim Rogmans
    Pages 9-33

  4. GCC Market Scope and Competitiveness

    • Doren Chadee, Banjo Roxas, Tim Rogmans
    Pages 34-54

  5. GCC-Australian Trade and Investment Trends and Patterns

    • Doren Chadee, Banjo Roxas, Tim Rogmans
    Pages 55-67

  6. Challenges and Opportunities for Australian Businesses in GCC

    • Doren Chadee, Banjo Roxas, Tim Rogmans
    Pages 68-92

  7. Australia-GCC FTA: International Business Prospects and Limitations

    • Doren Chadee, Banjo Roxas, Tim Rogmans
    Pages 93-121

  8. Back Matter

    Pages 122-133
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About this book

This book assesses the effectiveness of free trade agreements (FTAs) in unlocking international business opportunities in member states of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). It takes an institutional perspective in explaining the existence and effects of non-tariff barriers and how FTAs can address these barriers to attract foreign investors.

Authors and Affiliations

  • Deakin University, Australia

    Doren Chadee, Banjo Roxas

  • Zayed University, UAE

    Tim Rogmans

About the authors

Professor Doren Chadee is Professor of Management at Deakin Business School, Deakin University, Melbourne, Australia. His research interests are in the broad areas of International Business and Management with a particular focus on emerging economies.

Dr. Banjo Roxas is Senior Lecturer of Management in Deakin Business School, Deakin University, Melbourne, Australia. His research interests include International Business Strategy in emerging economies, particularly in Asia.

Dr. Tim Rogmans is Assistant Professor of Management at the College of Business, Zayed University, Dubai, UAE. His research interests include International Business Strategy in emerging markets, particularly in the Middle East and North Africa region.

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