Jörin, Robert; Lengwiler, Yvan - In: Swiss Journal of Economics and Statistics (SJES) 140 (2004) IV, pp. 521-541
Most tariff-rate quotas (TRQs) around the world are allocated in rather intransparent ways. Yet, according to the fundamental WTO principles, TRQs are supposed to be allocated in a transparent, equitable and non-discriminatory manner. We argue that auctions offer a promising way to achieve these...