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Political economy of the U.S. temporary duty suspension program: An empirical note

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  • Omer Gokcekus
  • Amber Barth

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We examine every TDS Bill introduced by the House of Representatives and approved by the U.S. International Trade Commission in the last six years. The significant relationship between these bills and campaign contributions coupled with the personal characteristics of proponents and sponsors influence the policy outcomes of the U.S. TDS Program. Copyright Springer Science+Business Media, LLC 2007

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  • Omer Gokcekus & Amber Barth, 2007. "Political economy of the U.S. temporary duty suspension program: An empirical note," Public Choice, Springer, vol. 131(3), pages 345-350, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:pubcho:v:131:y:2007:i:3:p:345-350
    DOI: 10.1007/s11127-006-9119-8
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    1. Ludema, Rodney D & Mayda, Anna Maria & Mishra, Prachi, 2010. "Protection for Free? The Political Economy of U.S. Tariff Suspensions," CEPR Discussion Papers 7926, C.E.P.R. Discussion Papers.

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