Essays about: "WTO -conclusion"

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  1. 16. Can exposure to import competition explain the growing share of votes for the Sweden Democrats?

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Ellen Olsson; Hedvig Astberg; [2020]
    Keywords : populism; the Sweden Democrats; import competition; trade exposure; China Shock; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Around the world the rise of populist and anti-globalization forces can be seen. In Sweden this movement is prevalent as well, as the populist party the Sweden Democrats is experiencing a substantial increase in support. The reason for this is a widely debated subject amongst scholars. READ MORE

  3. 17. Sub-bituminous Subsidies and Lignite Litigation: American Coal, Canadian Electricity, and Potential WTO Challenges

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

    Author : Daniel Reinemann; [2020]
    Keywords : World Trade Organization; Coal; Subsidies; Electricity; Dispute; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : The World Trade Organization’s Dispute Settlement Mechanism is exclusively focused on trade; however, there is a potential for it to be utilized to address environmental problems that are also trade distorting. One area where trade and environmental concerns overlap is fossil fuel subsidies. READ MORE

  4. 18. Addressing climate change through unilateral action: The implications of adopting a European Union-wide Border Carbon Adjustment

    University essay from Lunds universitet/LUCSUS

    Author : Egle Kareckaite; [2020]
    Keywords : carbon border tax; carbon leakage; carbon pricing; World Trade Organisation; common but differentiated responsibilities; market mechanism; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : In the European Union’s (EU) Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS), free allocation of emissions allowances to avoid carbon leakage has resulted in a distorted pricing signal and a failure to reduce emissions in the most polluting industries. A Border Carbon Adjustment (BCA), a mechanism which would apply a tariff to imported goods based on their embedded carbon content, has been suggested as a solution. READ MORE

  5. 19. Trade Facilitation: How the burden of documentary and border procedures impact exports to the EU

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Mårten Randau; Camilla Wenzel; [2019]
    Keywords : Trade Facilitation; Documentary Compliance; Border Compliance; Gravity Model; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : How to increase trade flows in today's globalized world is a relevant topic and the incentives to do so are exemplified by the WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement that came into force in 2017. Inefficient trade procedures have proven to aggravate and decrease trade. READ MORE

  6. 20. Did the “China Shock” affect British voters’ attitudes and voting behavior in Brexit?

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Frida Alvarsson; [2019]
    Keywords : Brexit; anti-globalization; trade exposure; import competition; “China shock”; voting behavior; voters’ attitudes; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Recent years’ political development in Europe as well as in the US reflects a growing support for anti-globalization movements, protectionism and stronger nation-states. The victory for the Leave option in the Brexit referendum further emphasized this development, since many of these views were promoted by the Leave side. READ MORE