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The Theory of Trade Policy and Reform

In: Palgrave Handbook of International Trade

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  • Rod Falvey

    (Bond University)

  • Udo Kreickemeier

    (University of Tübingen)

Abstract

Historically, trade taxes have been an important source of government revenue in subsistence-oriented economies with large informal sectors. As countries developed and economic activity became more market-oriented, governments sourced revenue from broader, more efficient tax bases. But trade taxes remained, with protection of domestic import-competing activity, rather than revenue, becoming their primary motivation. This shift of motivation also facilitated the substitution of alternative policies, quantitative restrictions for example, which would limit import competition without necessarily generating revenue.

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  • Rod Falvey & Udo Kreickemeier, 2013. "The Theory of Trade Policy and Reform," Palgrave Macmillan Books, in: Daniel Bernhofen & Rod Falvey & David Greenaway & Udo Kreickemeier (ed.), Palgrave Handbook of International Trade, chapter 9, pages 265-294, Palgrave Macmillan.
    • Handle: RePEc:pal:palchp:978-0-230-30531-1_9
    DOI: 10.1007/978-0-230-30531-1_9
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