Dual Purpose Exports

Dual purpose exports in Global Commerce Policy

In this regard, a definition of this issue is as follows: trade in goods, services and technologies suitable for civilian and military use. There can be disagreements over the extent to which products clearly made for civilian mass markets, such as advanced personal computers, can be applied to military purposes. Much depends on one ™s perception of the strategic balance at the time. See also COCOM, strategic exports and Wassenaar Arrangement on Export Controls for Conventional Arms and Dual-Use Goods and Technologies.[1]

Dual purpose exportsin the wold Encyclopedia

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

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Notes and References

1. Dictionary of Trade Policy, “Dual purpose exports” entry (OAS)

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