The possible implications of the EU enlargement to Eastern Europe on the Philippine exporting industry.
Date of Publication
2000
Document Type
Bachelor's Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Arts in International Studies Major in European Studies
Subject Categories
European Languages and Societies
College
College of Liberal Arts
Department/Unit
International Studies
Abstract/Summary
The objective of this study is to determine the possible effects of the accession of the five Eastern European countries (i.e. Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Poland and Slovenia) to the European Union, on the Philippines' top 3 exports to the European Union. This accession may result to two different effects: trade creation or trade diversion. To accomplish this task, the researchers employed an explanatory research approach by using statistical data as the basis for identifying the possible effects, as well as mathematical formula for measuring the extent of such effects. Data and figures were taken from different financial and statistical yearbooks of different governmental and non-governmental international organizations, whereas other various publications and books came from private, as well as public libraries.
Based on the findings, the researchers conclude that the Philippines' top 3 exports to the European Union (i.e. Commodities, Machine and Transport Equipment and Miscellaneous Manufactured Goods) are likely to suffer from trade diversion at different levels. This conclusion was based on a series of calculations done, using the TSP computer software, and through a comparison of the value of imports of the European Union from the rest of the world before and after the accession of the five Eastern European countries.
Due to the loss that the Philippine exporting industries would experience upon the diversion of their exports, the researchers recommend the Philippine exporters to find ways of strengthening and maintaining strong ties with the Euopean Union and other countries, avoiding a large extent of diversion in any occasion of accession.
Abstract Format
html
Language
English
Format
Accession Number
TU10153
Shelf Location
Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall
Physical Description
92 numb. leaves ; Computer print-out (photocopy).
Keywords
Philippines--Commerce--Europe; Europe--Commerce--Philippines
Recommended Citation
Estolano, E. M., Pardo, D. T., & Tan, F. P. (2000). The possible implications of the EU enlargement to Eastern Europe on the Philippine exporting industry.. Retrieved from https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etd_bachelors/10333
