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| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 10-13 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Economics Letters |
| Volume | 167 |
| Early online date | 8 Dec 2017 |
| Publication status | Published - Jun 2018 |
Abstract
While it is well understood that industrialized countries use aid to grant political favors, little research covers alternative channels such as trade policy towards developing countries. We analyze eligibility investigations and revoking of U.S. Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) benefits to see whether political friends of the U.S. receive favorable treatment. While countries politically aligned with the U.S. are equally likely to be investigated, they are significantly less likely to have their benefits suspended.
Keywords
- Development, Generalized system of preferences, Trade policy, United nations general assembly
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Economics, Econometrics and Finance(all)
- Finance
- Economics, Econometrics and Finance(all)
- Economics and Econometrics
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In: Economics Letters, Vol. 167, 06.2018, p. 10-13.
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TY - JOUR
T1 - Politicized trade
T2 - What Drives Withdrawal of Trade Preferences?
AU - Gassebner, Martin
AU - Gnutzmann-Mkrtchyan, Arevik
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