Restrictions on Trade in Professional Services

@article{NguyenHong2000RestrictionsOT,
  title={Restrictions on Trade in Professional Services},
  author={Duc Nguyen-Hong},
  journal={Labor: Public Policy \& Regulation},
  year={2000}
}
  • Duc Nguyen-Hong
  • Published 16 August 2000
  • Economics
  • Labor: Public Policy & Regulation
Identifies and quantifies restrictions affecting domestic and international trade in legal, accountancy, architectural and engineering services in more than 29 economies, including Australia. The paper also examines the price and cost effects of restrictions in engineering services. 
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