Introduction In this paper, I will be discussing the role of regional integration in Asia. The regional integration that I will be explaining is the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC). I will also include the advantages and disadvantages of APEC. I will compare and contrast the economic development stages of the countries within the region along with the ramifications of economic development for global business. Role of Regional Integration First of all, who is the Asia-Pacific …showed first 75 words of 848 total…

…showed last 75 words of 848 total…is to reduce trade barriers and they have been successful in doing so. Without APEC, the Asia-Pacific will probably be not as successful as they are today. Works Cited: 1. Apec.org. Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation. Accessed on March 14, <Tab/>2005. <www.apec.org> 2. Wakame.econ.hit-u.ac.jp. Accessed on March 14 <http://wakame.econ.<Tab/>hit-u.ac.jp/~apecsc/activity.html>