Q. 53.8( 49 Votes )
Why do developed countries want developing countries to liberalize their trade and investment? What do you think should the developing countries demand in return?
Answer :
Developed countries want developing countries to liberalize their trade and investment for following reasons:
● To make use of the untapped resource potential of developing countries.
● To ensure the utilization of the capital in some productive use which they have acquired over the period of economic development.
However in return developing countries can negotiate for following:
● Transfer of latest technology
● Least or zero environmental externalities.
● Adequate protection to vulnerable industries
● Humane treatment and condition of labourers.
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