Beyond tariffs: The role of non-tariff barriers in dairy trade in the East African Community free trade area

This study used a spatial equilibrium modelling approach to quantify the relative welfare impacts of eliminating tariffs and non-tariff barriers on trade in dairy products among East African Community (EAC) member countries. The results indicated that removing tariffs only would not produce any sign...

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Main Authors: Gelan, Ayele, Omore, Amos O.
Format: Journal Article
Language:Inglés
Published: Wiley 2014
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/42174
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description This study used a spatial equilibrium modelling approach to quantify the relative welfare impacts of eliminating tariffs and non-tariff barriers on trade in dairy products among East African Community (EAC) member countries. The results indicated that removing tariffs only would not produce any significant welfare improvements unless it was accompanied by tradeenhancing measures such as reductions in non-tariff barriers and transport costs. In the current modelling framework, net welfare gains were higher in relatively lower-income countries like Burundi than in higher-income countries like Kenya. This indicates that reductions in trade costs may reduce regional imbalances in the EAC.
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spelling CGSpace421742025-11-12T04:27:38Z Beyond tariffs: The role of non-tariff barriers in dairy trade in the East African Community free trade area Gelan, Ayele Omore, Amos O. dairies animal production trade This study used a spatial equilibrium modelling approach to quantify the relative welfare impacts of eliminating tariffs and non-tariff barriers on trade in dairy products among East African Community (EAC) member countries. The results indicated that removing tariffs only would not produce any significant welfare improvements unless it was accompanied by tradeenhancing measures such as reductions in non-tariff barriers and transport costs. In the current modelling framework, net welfare gains were higher in relatively lower-income countries like Burundi than in higher-income countries like Kenya. This indicates that reductions in trade costs may reduce regional imbalances in the EAC. 2014-09 2014-08-24T11:28:09Z 2014-08-24T11:28:09Z Journal Article https://hdl.handle.net/10568/42174 en Open Access application/pdf Wiley Gelan, A. and Omore, A. 2014. Beyond tariffs: The role of non-tariff barriers in dairy trade in the East African Community free trade area. Development Policy Review 32(5): 523-543
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Beyond tariffs: The role of non-tariff barriers in dairy trade in the East African Community free trade area
title Beyond tariffs: The role of non-tariff barriers in dairy trade in the East African Community free trade area
title_full Beyond tariffs: The role of non-tariff barriers in dairy trade in the East African Community free trade area
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title_short Beyond tariffs: The role of non-tariff barriers in dairy trade in the East African Community free trade area
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