Degressivity

Degressivity in Global Commerce Policy

In this regard, degressivity is: generally the principle that protection should be reduced over time. The entries on trade policy are here. It has been an issue particularly in the administration of safeguards where governments were supposed to initiate structural adjustment policies resulting in lower protection in the sectors given safeguard protection. The entries on trade policy in the Encyclopedia are here. Often they preferred to continue import restrictions at the same level.[1]

Degressivityin the wold Encyclopedia

For an introductory overview on international trade policy, see this entry.

Resources

Notes and References

1. Dictionary of Trade Policy, “Degressivity” entry (OAS)

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