Prospects of economic cooperation in the Bangladesh, China, India and Myanmar region: A quantitative assessment

Abstract

This paper quantifies the economic impact of Bangladesh, China, India and Myanmar (BCIM) economic cooperation and compares it with the alternative option of expanding South Asian Free Trade Area (SAFTA) with China and Myanmar. The paper examines the macro-economic performance of the individual countries and the current level of trade among the BCIM member countries at the regional level.BCIM, SAFTA, Economic Impact