education and training
- Ph.D. in Economics, The University of Texas at Austin - (Austin, Texas, United States) 1997
- M.S. in Economics, The University of Texas at Austin - (Austin, Texas, United States) 1995
- B.A. in Political Science/Economics (Magna Cum Laude), Trinity University - (San Antonio, Texas, United States) 1991
selected publications
Academic Articles48
- Abreha, K., & Robertson, R. (2023). Heterogeneous trade agreements and adverse implications of restrictive rules of origin: Evidence from apparel trade. World Economy, The. 46(12), 3482-3510.
- Ges, C., Lopez-Acevedo, G., & Robertson, R. (2023). Gender-Segmented Labor Markets and Trade Shocks. (15892),
- Cerda, M. M., Lopez-Acevedo, G., & Robertson, R. (2023). The relationship between female labor force participation and violent conflicts in South Asia. Contemporary South Asia. 31(3), 371-389.
- Robertson, R. (2023). Labor compliance programs in developing countries and trade flows: Evidence from Better Work. Economics Letters. 228, 111162-111162.
- LeClercq, D., Robertson, R., & Samaan, D. (2023). Labor Provisions in Trade Agreements: Recasting the Protectionist Debate. Journal of Law, Economics & Organization.
Books1
- Bown, C. P., Lederman, D., Pienknagura, S., & Robertson, R. (2017). Better Neighbors Toward a Renewal of Economic Integration in Latin America. World Bank Publications.
Chapters2
- Brown, D., Dehejia, R., & Robertson, R. (2014). Factory Decisions to Become Noncompliant with Labour Standards: Evidence from Better Factories Cambodia. Rossi, A., Luinstra, A., & Pickles, J. (Eds.), Towards Better Work. 232-250. Springer Nature.
- Brown, D., Dehejia, R., & Robertson, R. (2013). Is There a Business Case for Improving Labor Standards? Some Evidence from Better Factories Cambodia. Bair, J., Miller, D., & Dickson, M. (Eds.), Workers' Rights and Labor Compliance in Global Supply Chains Is a Social Label the Answer?. 69-87. Routledge.
Internet Publications2
- Robertson, R., & Abreha, K. G. (2024). Tweaking US trade policy could hold the key to reducing migration from Central America. - An article submitted to The Conversation
- Wendelbo, M., & Robertson, R. (2018). Tariffs wont save American steel jobs. But we can still help steelworkers. - An article submitted to The Conversation
editor of
Books3
- (2009). Globalization, Wages, and the Quality of Jobs Five Country Studies. World Bank Publications.
- (2012). Sewing Success? Employment, Wages, and Poverty following the End of the Multi-Fibre Arrangement. World Bank Publications.
- (2016). Stitches to Riches? Apparel Employment, Trade, and Economic Development in South Asia. World Bank Publications.
in the news
- TAMU Economist: Change in presidency doesn't necessarily mean economic upheaval KBTX November 11, 2020
- Disney Director Of Global Public Policy To Receive McLane Leadership In Business Award Texas A&M Today September 2, 2020
recent teaching activities
- INTA608 Global Economy Instructor
- INTA625 International Trade Pol Instructor
- INTA684 Prof Internship:in-ab Instructor
- INTA685 Directed Studies Instructor
- INTA685 Directed Studies:in-ab Instructor
Email
robertson@tamu.edu
First Name
Raymond
Last Name
Robertson
mailing address
Texas A&M University; International Affairs; 4220 TAMU
College Station, TX 77843-4220
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