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Tariffs, Time Preference, and the Current Account under Weakly Nonseparable Preferences

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Incorporating weakly nonseparable preferences into the familiar time-preference model, we emphasize a role of steady-state welfare changes in determining the effect of permanent tariffs on the current account.

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  • Ikeda & S., 2000. "Tariffs, Time Preference, and the Current Account under Weakly Nonseparable Preferences," ISER Discussion Paper 0519, Institute of Social and Economic Research, Osaka University.
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    Keywords

    TARIFFS ; SOCIAL WELFARE ; PREFERENCES;
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    JEL classification:

    • F41 - International Economics - - Macroeconomic Aspects of International Trade and Finance - - - Open Economy Macroeconomics
    • F32 - International Economics - - International Finance - - - Current Account Adjustment; Short-term Capital Movements
    • F13 - International Economics - - Trade - - - Trade Policy; International Trade Organizations

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