Median voter theory applied to trade policy predicts positive tariffs in capital-abundant countries and negative … component and a positive in terms of trade component. Positive terms of trade effects raise tariffs in all countries, and can …-abundant countries. As expected, terms of trade effects raise tariffs across all countries and are stronger among non-members of the WTO. …

comparable to halving its trade costs. …

This paper surveys recent development in Sri Lankan trade policy, with an emphasis on emerging protectionist tendencies …, using Sri Lanka’s Trade Policy Review (2010) by the World Trade Organization as a reference point. The Sri Lankan …

modern spinning and weaving ventures. From 1934, production increased rapidly due to trade protection and technological …