International Trade in Services.pdf - DSpace at Khazar University

Contents
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6.6 A Checklist of Questions on Trade-Related Aspects of
Construction Service Reform 211
7.1 Major Exporters and Importers of Computer Services, 2006 223
7.2 A. T. Kearney’s Index Metrics 229
7.3 Information and Communication Technology Performance
Indicators 231
7.4 A Checklist of IT Service Questions for Policy Makers 245
7A.1 Computer and Related Services: UNCPC Descriptions of the
GATS Sectoral Classification List Entries 250
7A.2 Information and Communication Technology Infrastructure
Indicators 252
8.1 Exports of Accounting and Consulting Services, 2007 265
8.2 The Big Four Global Accounting Firms, 2007 267
8.3 Examples of Offshored Accounting Services 269
8.4 Optimal Levels of Negotiation for the Trade in Accounting
Services 272
8.5 Use of International Financial Reporting Standards, Selected
Developing Countries 275
8.6 Influences on Accounting Firms and Services 281
8.7 Restrictions on the Trade in Accounting Services 284
8.8 Initiatives to Improve the Environment for Accounting Firms 286
9.1 Trade in Architectural, Engineering, and Other Technical
Services, Selected Economies, 2006 296
9.2 Leading Engineering Firms, 2005 299
9.3 Best Practices in Business Services: Mutual Recognition
Agreements in Engineering 313
9.4 A Checklist of Questions on Trade-Related Aspects of
Engineering Service Reform 315
10.1 The Global Environmental Industry, by Segment, 2002 323
10.2 Evolution of the Global Environmental Industry, by Region
or Country, 2000–06 324
10.3 Trade in Environmental Services, Mexico, 2001–06 327
10.4 The Operation of Environmental Service Firms Abroad 329
10.5 A Checklist of Questions on Trade-Related Aspects of
Environmental Service Reform 342