Acuerdos comerciales con la Unión Europea : aporte al desarrollo económico del Ecuador.

Abstract

This study deals with the issue of trade agreements with the European Union: contribution to economic development in Ecuador, which aims to assess compliance with trade agreements with the European Union for the economic development of Ecuador, for which it was necessary to examine The economic situation of Ecuador in theperiod of the Trade Agreement with the European Union, to analyze the situation of Ecuador's trade in relation to the main Ecuadorian exports to Europe, as well as to assess the impact of the EU's trade agreements in comparison with The neighboring countries of Colombia and Peruand finally analyze the real prospects of Ecuador with the signing of the new trade agreementof the European Union. Among its main results are the difficult economic situation of thecountry since 2015, with a decrease in the behavior of the GDP, an increase in the trade deficit, unemployment rate, inflation, among others, in addition to the increase in non-oil exports towards the euro zone and the gains made in trade between Colombia and Peru with the EU. Finally, conclusions and recommendations are made, emphasizing the need to monitor the implementation of the commercial agreement to mitigate the risks that accompany its implementation.