Search results for: “tariff reform”
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Tokyo Round
The seventh, and latest, round of multilateral trade negotiations sponsored by the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (read about the GATT for further details). Running from 1973 to 1979, the Tokyo Round resulted in…
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Tokyo Round
The seventh, and latest, round of multilateral trade negotiations sponsored by the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (read about the GATT for further details). Running from 1973 to 1979, the Tokyo Round resulted in…
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Customs Valuation
For importers, the process of estimating the value of a product at customs presents problems that can be just as serious as the actual duty rate charged. The WTO agreement on customs valuation aims for a fair, uniform and neutral system for the valuation of goods for customs purposes — a system that conforms to…
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International Trade Law
Outline Following an introductory overview of the principles and structure of international trade law, this entry concentrates on the substantive obligations in the agreements that form part of the World Trade Organization Agreement, including tariff and customs?related matters, […]
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Countervailing Charge
Countervailing Charge and the GATT Policy Negotiations In relation to the GATT Policy Negotiations, Christopher Mark (1993) provided the following explanation and/or definition of Countervailing Charge: A charge in addition to normal import duties that may be imposed under the European […]
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Economic Community of Central African States
Economic Community of Central African States or Communaute Economique des Etats de I' Afrique Centrale (CEEAC) in relation with International Trade In the context of trade organizations, Christopher Mark (1993) provided the following definition of Economic Community of Central African […]
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International Monetary Regulation
International Monetary Regulation Resources See Also Foreign Policy Foreign Affairs International Relations Further Reading Adler, E., & Haas, P. (1992). Conclusion: Epistemic communities, world order, and the creation of a reflexive research program. International Organization, 46(1), 367–390. Andrews, D. (1994). Capital mobility and state autonomy. International Studies Quarterly, 38(2), 193–218. Axelrod, R. (1984). The evolution…
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Dictionary of Essential Legal Terms
The Dictionary of Essential Legal Terms Details of The Dictionary of Essential Legal Terms Author: Amy Hackney Blackwell Date of publishing: 2008 Publisher: Sphinx Publishing, An imprint of Sourcebooks, Inc, Naperville, Illinois 60567-4410, United States Contents of The Dictionary of Essential Legal Terms Abandon Abatable Nuisance Abate Abatement of a Legacy Abatement of Taxes Abdicate…
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Estate Tax
Other Popular Tax Definitions in the World Legal Encyclopedia Adjusted Gross Income (sometimes, including Estate Tax) Ad Valorem Tax (sometimes, including Estate Tax) Alternative Minimum Tax (sometimes, including Estate Tax) Big Four (audit firms) (sometimes, including Estate Tax) Black […]
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Estate Tax
Other Popular Tax Definitions in the World Legal Encyclopedia Adjusted Gross Income (sometimes, including Estate Tax) Ad Valorem Tax (sometimes, including Estate Tax) Alternative Minimum Tax (sometimes, including Estate Tax) Big Four (audit firms) (sometimes, including Estate Tax) Black […]
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Carbon Tax
Carbon Taxes The release of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere is a clear example of a negative externality that imposes significant costs on a global scale. In the language of economic theory, the market for carbon-based fuels such as coal, oil, and natural gas takes into account only […]
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Carbon Tax
Carbon Taxes The release of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere is a clear example of a negative externality that imposes significant costs on a global scale. In the language of economic theory, the market for carbon-based fuels such as coal, oil, and natural gas takes into account only […]
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Electoral Systems
Election: Electoral Systems Introduction to Electoral Systems The manner in which governments organize elections and determine winners also affects participation rates. Majority systems require that a victorious candidate receive more than 50 percent of the vote. Under a plurality system, […]