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Vietnam: Traffic Jam Coming Soon

Categories: East Asia, Vietnam, Economics & Business, Governance

Jotman writes about one of the conditions that Vietnam has to fulfill in order to enter WTO – slash taxes on automobile purchases [1]. “That's a pretty stark example of how a trade agreement can undermine the the quality of life in an urban center, and comprimise the ability of a state to manage its own transportation infrastructure.” The blogger suggests a possible solution in his post.