Reform of anti-dumping regulations: the case of the EC

Article Abstract:

It is possible to reduce the protectionist tendencies of most nations' antidumping laws by reconceiving policy reform in a manner that uses a competition-policy criteria. Market share, new international notions of cost/price fixing and the true effects of short-term dumping could be used as factors in deciding if dumping is predatory in nature. The new method would allow for a better understanding of the effects of dumping than the current cost/benefit analysis, therefore giving regulatory bodies a better opportunity to represent national interest while not hindering international trade. The EC antidumping regulations are used as a reference for the discussion of possible changes.

International aspects, International competition (Commerce), International competition (Economics), Free trade, Antidumping duties

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An appraisal of the state aid rules of the European community: do they promote efficiency?

Article Abstract:

The European Commission has completed a study on the impact of state aid on economic efficiency. State aid is regulatory mechanism that allows a government to provide monetary assistance in case of market failure in the local economy. However, this form of economic intervention causes a paradoxical effect on welfare and may also cause negative crossborder spillovers. Control of state aid by the European Commission should be improved and aligned to efficiency considerations.

International Affairs, European Community, Administration of Urban Planning and Community and Rural Development, Economic Development NEC, Economic development, European Union. European Commission, Domestic economic assistance, Regional economics

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For a world competition authority

Article Abstract:

The relationship between competition policy and economic integration in international trade can be attributed to the former's role in aiding the integration and trade liberalization processes. Regional blocs play a role in developing appropriate and unbiased policy decisions. However, the expansion of regional blocs due to the admission of new members may affect the consistency of said decisions.

Competition (Economics), International trade, International economic integration, Economic integration

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