Intra-firm Trade
Intra-firm trade in Global Commerce Policy
In this regard, intra-firm trade is: international trade conducted between units of the same company. The bulk of this type of trade is conducted between units of multinational enterprises. The entries on trade policy are here. Estimates of the size of intra-firm trade differ, but studies suggest that it may account for about one-third of total trade. Some commentators see intra-firm trade as a form of managed trade on the assumption that a multinational enterprise would rather purchase from its own units, even if a cost difference is involved, than using the open market. The entries on trade policy in the Encyclopedia are here. Opinion on this proposition remains divided. See also globalization.[1]
Intra-firm tradein the wold Encyclopedia
For an introductory overview on international trade policy, see this entry.
Resources
Notes and References
- Dictionary of Trade Policy, “Intra-firm trade” entry (OAS)
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