"When the shoe is on the other foot" - A study of antidumping procedures and effects on EU imported footwear.

Abstract: Antidumping is a burning topic that has been lively debated lately. The usage of antidumping has enhanced during the past decade and affects the trade flow between countries. In this thesis antidumping procedures are investigated and effects on antidumping measures are analysed and discussed. All antidumping targeted footwear has been included in the investigation. The products originate from China, Indonesia Thailand, Vietnam and India. The findings of the analysis comply with expected effects in regards to decreasing imports and increasing prices. However, there is no compliance concerning the expected effects of trade diversion. Earlier research supports the idea of domestic producers gaining a larger market share while our study suggests that third countries benefit more.