Análisis del Acuerdo Comercial Multipartes (ACM) entre Ecuador y la Unión Europea (EU).

Abstract

To provide a study on the Ecuadorian economy, focused on the international trade sector, an analysis of Ecuador's trade balance with its foreign partners, in this case specifically with the members of the European Union, was carried out. We were able to verify the steps carried out in the negotiation phase of the trade agreement with the European Union resumed in 2014, after the pause made by the Ecuadorian government, until 2017, the date on which it entered into force. The study includes information on commercial exchange with the largest exporting and importing countries of the European Union for Ecuador until the year 2020, based on the exponential smoothing method to make the forecast for the next 5 years. It was found in the historical graphs that this treaty has increased the trade balance. It is additionally expressed in the taking of sampling that many companies do not take advantage of the Multi-Party Commercial Agreement. Promotion by the Ecuadorian government is recommended because it is not used by its compatriots, either so that the largest possible population perceives how the treaty benefits them and encourages activity in this market.