======World trade report 2018 : the future of world trade : how digital technologies are transforming global commerce======
WORLD TRADE REPORT 2018 explores how digital technologies are reshaping global commerce, emphasizing their impact on trade costs, patterns, and cooperation.  \\ 
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|Report location:  |[[https://digitallibrary.un.org/record/4038632/files/1398175-EN.pdf|source]]   |
|Language:  |English  |
|Publisher:  |[[encyclopedia:int_wto_world_trade_organisation|World Trade Organisation]]   |
|Publication date:  |2018  |
|Authors:  |Andreas Maurer,  Ankai Xu,  Coleman Nee,  Cosimo Beverelli,  Eddy Bekkers,  Emmanuelle Ganne,  John Hancock,  José-antonio Monteiro,  Marc Auboin,  Marc Bacchetta,  Mark Koulen,  Michael Baltensperger,  Robert Koopman,  Robert Teh,  Roberta Piermartini,  Stela Rubinova,  Viktor Stolzenburg, Xiaozhun Yi  |
|Time horizon:  |2030    |
|Geographic focus:  |Global   |

=====Methods=====
The research method involved a comprehensive analysis of existing literature, data collection from international organizations, and case studies of digital firms. The report utilized a computable general equilibrium model to project the impact of technological changes on trade patterns and costs.  \\ 
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=====Key Insights=====
The 2018 World Trade Report examines the transformative effects of digital technologies on international trade. It discusses how innovations like artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, 3D printing, and blockchain are changing the dynamics of global commerce. The report highlights the potential for these technologies to lower trade costs, enhance efficiency, and create new markets. It also addresses the challenges posed by these changes, including privacy concerns, market concentration, and the digital divide. The report predicts that trade could grow by 1.8 to 2 percentage points annually until 2030, with developing countries potentially increasing their share of global trade from 46% in 2015 to 57% by 2030. The findings underscore the need for international cooperation to maximize the benefits of digital trade while addressing its challenges.  \\ 
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