Pramila A. Crivelli
Economist, Economic Research and Development Impact Department, Asian Development Bank

Pramila Crivelli joined ADB in November 2020 from the Goethe University Frankfurt, where she was assistant professor and Head of Chair of International Trade. Her main fields of specialization are applied econometrics in international trade policy, regional trade agreements, trade negotiations, rules of origin, non-tariff measures, and geographical indications. She holds a PhD from the University of Geneva.

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The bilateral agreement offers deeper tariff liberalization than the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, yet both need better rules of origin.