000			00979nam a2200109Ia 4500
100			_aHirsch, Moshe
245			_aThe asymmetric incidence of rules of origin : will progressive and cumulation rules resolve the problem?
260			_c1998
520			_aDiscusses the functions of rules of origin and their continually expanding importance in the world trading system. Examines the relationship between the imperatives of the classical theory of international trade and the impact of rules of origin. Analyzes the asymmetric impact of rules of origin on different states in accordance with the size of the factor endownments pools. Explores the possibility of employing progressive rules of origin and cumulation of origin as a means to address the problem of asymmetric factor endownments. Discusses the prospects of employing cumulation of origin as an instrument to motivate commercial co-operation between states in embattled areas.
583			_c10/29/07 _kJOYD
942			_cA
999			_c32055 _d32055