Macro Economic Determinants of Anti-dumping: A Comparative Analysis of Developed and Developing Countries

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Abstract

This study examines how macro factors influence the use of antidumping in developed and developing countries. A panel data analysis of 99 countries over 1980–2000 reinforces the view that the primary jurisdiction for the antidumping law is really more political than economic. Furthermore, it suggests that once the WTO is fully enforced, the use of antidumping will spread among developing countries not only due to greater liberalization pressures but also as many countries would like to create an antidumping ability so as to counter its use against them. This may reverse the trade gains that liberalization may ensure to them. This paper thus calls for the granting of the special and differential treatment to developing countries in this provision. Finally, based on its findings, the paper argues that future negotiations should be directed toward revising safeguard rules and replacing antidumping by this new clause.
Original languageEnglish
JournalWorld Development
Volume32
Issue number6
Pages (from-to)1043-1057
ISSN0305-750X
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jun 2004
Externally publishedYes

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