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Regional economic organizations (REOs)

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025
Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025

Definition

Regional Economic Organizations are institutions formed by countries within a particular geographical area to promote economic integration and cooperation among its members. These organizations aim to facilitate trade, investment, and the harmonization of economic policies to achieve shared prosperity and stability.