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title: The value of Authorised Economic Operators (AEOs) and Mutual Recognition Agreements (MRAs)
description: NZIER prepared two reports for NZCS in March 2019. They showed the benefits of special Customs agreements that facilitate international trade.
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# [The value of Authorised Economic Operators (AEOs) and Mutual Recognition Agreements (MRAs)](https://www.nzier.org.nz/publications/the-value-of-authorised-economic-operators-aeosand-mutual-recognition-agreements-mras)

 Written by [Admin](https://www.nzier.org.nz/publications/author/admin) | December 9, 2019

NZIER prepared two reports for NZCS in March 2019. They showed the benefits of special Customs agreements that facilitate international trade. One report using a literature scan on these agreements globally, highlights benefits that are important but unmeasurable. The companion report reveals the potential economic benefits that trade economists can quantify using models and data.

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