Essays about: "Armington elasticity"
Found 2 essays containing the words Armington elasticity.
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1. Analysing substitutional patterns on demand for poultry meat in South Africa : an Armington trade model approach
University essay from SLU/Dept. of EconomicsAbstract : In recent years, large quantities of poultry meat have been dumped in the South African mar-ket by suppliers in other countries, such as Brazil, USA and the EU, at prices way below the domestic cost of production, threatening local producers and jobs. Therefore, South Africa has imposed countervailing anti-dumping duties on these foreign suppliers in order to protect its domestic poultry sector. READ MORE
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2. Analyzing the impact of changes in tobacco trade barriers and cigarette taxes on developing countries : a global simulation model approach
University essay from SLU/Dept. of EconomicsAbstract : While tobacco production and exports prove to be one of the major activities by most developing countries, making tobacco a strategic crop in enhancing their economies, there has been mounting pressure worldwide through international bodies such as the World Health Organization and World Bank to reduce consumption of this crop as it is considered to have drastic health implications. Increased, integrated and harmonized action to reduce the tobacco burden is therefore key priority to improving public health and alleviating poverty. READ MORE
