<![CDATA[Research Originality: This study provides novel empirical evidence by introducing the Cross-Border Paperless Trade Index as a proxy for ASEAN Single Window implementation to examine how the depth of digital trade facilitation influences Indonesia’s utilization of the ASEAN Trade in Goods Agreement. Research Objectives: This research aims to analyze the impact of ASEAN Single Window implementation on Indonesia’s utilization of the ASEAN Trade in Goods Agreement, both at the aggregate level and across sectors. Research Methods: This study uses unpublished Indonesian import panel data from eight ASEAN member countries for the period 2018–2023, and analyzes them using two-way fixed-effects panel data to control for unobserved heterogeneity across product-trading partners and over time. Empirical Results: Higher levels of ASEAN Single Window implementation in partner countries have a positive and statistically significant effect on Indonesia’s ATIGA utilization, indicating that digital trade facilitation reduces transaction costs and administrative barriers. Implications: These findings suggest that strengthening the effectiveness of digital trade facilitation, particularly through the ASEAN Single Window, is crucial for increasing the practical use of preferential trade agreements and supporting deeper economic integration within ASEAN. JEL Classification: F10, F13, F14, F15]]>
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