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Enforcement of Non-Tariff Measures: Does it matter?

Bernardo S. Blum, Ritabrata Bose and Kunal Dasgupta
2020
Working Paper No
611
Body
We show, theoretically and quantitatively, that the way non-tariff measures (NTMs) are enforced matter for trade and welfare. If enforcement entails a per shipment cost, in equilibrium NTMs take the form of an implicit an-valorem tariff and affect both the intensive and extensive margins of trade. Per shipment costs resulting from NTMs are particularly damaging for smaller, less productive exporters. We argue that NTMs should be enforced in ways that do not create per shipment costs.
Key words
Non-tariff measures, Per shipment costs, Enforcement
WP No. 611.pdf (761.27 KB)

Enforcement of Non-Tariff Measures: Does it matter?

Author(s) Name: Bernardo S. Blum, Ritabrata Bose and Kunal Dasgupta, 2020
Working Paper No : 611
Abstract: We show, theoretically and quantitatively, that the way non-tariff measures (NTMs) are enforced matter for trade and welfare. If enforcement entails a per shipment cost, in equilibrium NTMs take the form of an implicit an-valorem tariff and affect both the intensive and extensive margins of trade. Per shipment costs resulting from NTMs are particularly damaging for smaller, less productive exporters. We argue that NTMs should be enforced in ways that do not create per shipment costs.
Keywords: Non-tariff measures, Per shipment costs, Enforcement
WP No. 611.pdf (761.27 KB)