We extend the trade restrictiveness index approach to the case of market imperfections and domestic regulations addressing them. We focus on standard-like non-tariff measures (NTMs) affecting cost of production and potentially enhancing demand by reducing negative externalities. We apply the...

This paper uses a lab experiment to investigate developed countries’ consumer valuations of the environment and workers’ social rights in developing countries. It focuses on seafood products and distinguishes between regular, organic and fair trade varieties. Results show that environmental...

This article explores the link between gravity and welfare frameworks for measuring the impact of non-tariff measures. First, an analytical approach suggests how to combine a gravity equation with a partial equilibrium model to determine the welfare impact of nontariff measures. Second, an...