Adverse Effect of Antidumping Laws on Developing Countries

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• Introduction
• International trade
  • Global economic competition and the liberalization trend of international trade.
  • The unstable economic hegemony of the U.S.
• Trade Barriers
  • Tariffs
    • Tariff on a single commodity with a stable global price..
  • Non-Tariff Barriers
  • Export Subsidies - Premiums
  • Restrictions On Imports - Exports // Import Quotas....
  • Voluntary Export Restraints - VER.
  • Local Content Requirements.
  • Unofficial Barriers.......
  • Administrative Policies
  • Embargoes...
  • International Cartels
  • Dumping Policies
    • Adoption of Antidumping Measures.
  • Antidumping measures..
    • Dumping – Legal Framework.
  • Existing Law
    • International Framework.
    • European Community Legislation
    • Dumping and countervailable subsidies..
    • Dumping and Subsidies..
    • Interest of the Community.
    • Material injury and causal link.
    • Legal framework
    • Changes to EU legislation in 2001.
    • Conclusion on measures.
  • Reasons for using measures of economic trade policy
    • Political Reasons Jobs & Business....
    • Support of Economic & Foreign Policy.
    • Consumer Protection..
    • Protection of Human Rights.
  • Economic Reasons
    • State Revenues
    • Infant Industry
    • Shortcomings of GATT.
    • Reform of the Anti-Dumping Code
    • Conclusions on the Uruguay Round.
    • Development and Developing Countries..
    • The Agreement On Technical Barriers To Trade Goods – Environmental Dumping
    • Developing Countries and Protectionism..
    • Recent Development – Tariffs and AntiDumping
    • The theory of Customs Union - Trade Diversion.
    • Trade effects of antidumping protection.
    • "South-South” trade – antidumping
    • Conclusion......

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This study delves into the practice of dumping, specifically examining its impact on developing countries. It aims to analyze the use of antidumping measures as a response to dumping, exploring both the financial and legal implications. The research investigates the potential harm these measures can cause, particularly in the context of international trade and globalization.

• The global economic environment and the liberalization trend of international trade.
• Dumping as an unfair trade practice and its impact on developing countries.
• Antidumping measures as a response to dumping, examining their economic and legal aspects.
• The role of antidumping measures in international trade relations, including the influence of economic crises.
• The effect of antidumping measures on "South-South" trade and their potential consequences for developing nations.

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

The initial chapter introduces the concept of dumping and its impact on international trade. It further explores the implications of antidumping measures, including their effectiveness and potential drawbacks.

Chapter 4 delves into the intricate world of international trade, exploring its benefits, challenges, and underlying political and economic factors. It examines the historical context of trade policy and the factors that contribute to its complexity.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

This study focuses on key concepts such as international trade, dumping, antidumping measures, developing countries, trade liberalization, protectionism, and "South-South" trade. It further explores themes related to global economic competition, economic hegemony, trade barriers, and the impact of economic crises on trade practices.