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Political Economy Considerations on the Supply of Trade Protection in Regional Integration Agreements

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  • Sanoussi Bilal

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The purpose of this article is to discuss the institutional aspects of regional integration and its implication for the determination of external trade policies by a trade bloc. In particular, this study raises the question, can institutional designs in a regional integration area increase the responsiveness of trade authorities to protectionist demands? Contrary to some previous research, the analysis shows that the answer is affirmative. As illustrated by the European Union (EU) experience, the supply of trade protection in the context of regional integration crucially depends on the design and evolution of institutions adopted by the trade bloc. Moreover, the dynamic process of regional integration entails a redefinition of rules which inevitably attracts lobbying activities (in particular from those with protectionist interests). In consequence, in the absence of a strong political commitment, the danger exists that the design of new institutions will be captured by protectionist forces.

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  • Sanoussi Bilal, 1998. "Political Economy Considerations on the Supply of Trade Protection in Regional Integration Agreements," Journal of Common Market Studies, Wiley Blackwell, vol. 36(1), pages 1-32, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:jcmkts:v:36:y:1998:i:1:p:1-32
    DOI: 10.1111/1468-5965.00095
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    1. Bertrand LAPORTE, 2002. "« Dé-privatisation » de la politique commerciale ? La mise en place du tarif extérieur commun de l’UEMOA," Working Papers 200203, CERDI.
    2. Sonali Deraniyagala & Ben Fine, 2000. "New Trade Theory Versus Old Trade Policy: A Continuing Enigma," Working Papers 102, Department of Economics, SOAS University of London, UK.
    3. Langhammer, Rolf J., 1998. "European integration deepening and widening: Implications for Asia," Kiel Working Papers 892, Kiel Institute for the World Economy (IfW Kiel).

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