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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.
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