Import tariffs and growth in a small open economy

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The association between tariff structure, economic growth and welfare is examined in the context of a small open economy with endogenous growth generated by the build up of human capital. The study specifically seeks to determine the impact of tariff reform on growth and welfare and the ramifications of this impact on the formulation of public policy. The results suggest that most tariffs hinder economic growth in the short-term as well as in the long-term, and that all tariffs minimize welfare in the long-term.

Economic development, Welfare, Public assistance

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The seesaw principle in international tax policy

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A model reveals a seesaw effect in a small country that can alter its tax on both imports and exports capital. A seesaw relationship can be seen when the optimal capital import tax is inversely related to the given tax rate on income from capital exports. The study is based on the analysis of a small country's optimal international policy with the assumption that the country either imports or exports capital.

Public Finance Activities, Administration of General Economic Programs, Taxes NEC, Foreign Exchange & Reserves Policy, Research, Foreign exchange, International trade, Capital movements

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Taxes, tariffs, and the global corporation

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An analysis of international business enterprises and their tax policies is presented. The analysis develops a model of optimal tax conditions under imperfect competition. The models show that tax policy applies to offshore output while tariff policy is for industry-specific usage. In addition, tax andtariff policies exhibit an endogenous influence on multinational corporation's production policies.

International business enterprises, Multinational corporations

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