Event: From Spaghetti Bowl to Jigsaw Puzzle? Addressing the Disarray in the World Trade System From Spaghetti Bowl to Jigsaw Puzzle? Addressing the Disarray in the World Trade System 18 September 2015 Author / Speaker Jayant Menon View File The Asia and Pacific region is party to 109 ratified free trade agreements, and with more being negotiated. The rise of mega-regionals suggests that the world trade system is fragmenting to appear more like a jigsaw puzzle than a spaghetti bowl. The time is ripe to seriously consider multilateralization of preferences. Disclaimer The views expressed on this website are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views and policies of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) or its Board of Governors or the governments they represent. ADB does not guarantee the accuracy of the data included in this publication and accepts no responsibility for any consequence of their use. By making any designation of or reference to a particular territory or geographic area, or by using the term “country” in this document, ADB does not intend to make any judgments as to the legal or other status of any territory or area. Download Topics Economics Industry and Trade Regional Cooperation and Integration