ABSTRACT

This book, first published in 1992, provides an in-depth analysis of the EC policy-making processes elating to trade protection. It argues that the decision-making process is biased towards national policy-makers, leading to the political determination of the EC’s administered protection, with the outcome being that protection is geared towards domestic producer interests seeking relief from import competition. This study offers a unique perspective because it locates the analysis of EC trade protection within the wider framework of EC decision-making processes.

chapter 1|8 pages

Introduction

chapter 3|22 pages

European Community Policy Making

chapter 4|19 pages

The Trade Policy Instruments

chapter 6|19 pages

Voluntary Export Restraints

chapter 7|30 pages

Antidumping

chapter 9|24 pages

The Single European Market

chapter 10|11 pages

Conclusion