Positive Comity

Positive comity in Global Commerce Policy

In this regard, positive comity is: a term used in the administration of competition policy. The entries on trade policy are here. It means that a country may, under the rules of a relevant bilateral arrangement, request the other country to initiate an action under the competition laws of that country. This can result in action that may otherwise not have been taken by the authorities of the other country. GATS Article IX (Business Practices) incorporates the principle of positive comity. See also negative comity.[1]

Positive comityin 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, “Positive comity” entry (OAS)

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