2026-06-27http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/109497The arguments in favor of trade liberalization are well known: it promotes the efficient allocation of resources through comparative advantage, allows the dissemination of knowledge and technological progress, and encourages competition. Trade liberalization is likely to have a major impact on the lives of poor children and their families. Although this effect may be positive in the long run, the development literature recognizes that it may have a negative short-run impact in sectors that are unable to adjust rapidly enough to the new policy context. Vulnerable groups, especially children, may be affected in a variety of ways based on the effect on household livelihood and the intrahousehold distribution of power and resources. Complementary policies need to be put in place in order to cope with these vulnerabilities.application/pdfOpen Accesspovertyhungerfood policiesfood securitycapacity buildingvulnerabilitycash transfersmalnutritioneconomic developmentsocial safety netshealth careproperty rightsclimate changegenderpoliciesmillennium development goalsBrief