CHAPTER 5. International Integration
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Mr. Christian H. Beddies
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Mr. Enrique A Gelbard
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Mr. James McHugh
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Ms. Laure Redifer
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Mr. Garbis Iradian
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Abstract

Armenia’s high growth rates over the past three years have been fueled by fast-growing exports, donor inflows, remittances, and FDI. Strong export-led growth is rather surprising in a country that lacks natural resources, has been subject to a trade blockade from two important neighbors, and has poor transportation routes. This chapter analyzes changes in Armenia’s trade patterns in recent years, the role of government policies, the success of the diamond industry, and the costs and consequences of the trade blockade.

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