Papers by Charles Staelin
Journal of International Economics, Feb 1, 1976
A General Equilibrium Model Of Tariffs in a Non-Competitive Economy The recognition of the many t... more A General Equilibrium Model Of Tariffs in a Non-Competitive Economy The recognition of the many theoretical defects in the partial-equilibrium measures of resource pulls and resource costs under different tariff and exchange rate policies 1 has led to a renewed interest in general-equilibrium models of these phenomenon. Recent works in this area utilizing generalequilibrium systems (in particular Taylor and Black [1972] and Evans [1972]) have assumed perfectly competitive economies as their starting points. Yet, there are two major difficulties with the use of such competitive models. The first difficulty arises from the use of the competitive model in a non-competitive world. The degree of monopoly, oligopoly and other noncompetitive behavior observed in the real world need not be detailed here. And non-competitive behavior is especially prevalent in most less developed countries (LDC's) where the small size of many industries allows only a few firms to operate, and where those firms are shielded from foreign competition by restrictive commercial policies and high transport costs. Yet it is also in LDC's that the need for general-equilibrium models of the impact of the tariffs is most felt. The second difficulty arises when competitive models use constant-returnsto-scale (CRS) production functions.2 For under these circumstances the model
Foreign Trade Review
Center for Research on Economic Development CRED Reprints *No. 1. "Nigerian Government Spending o... more Center for Research on Economic Development CRED Reprints *No. 1. "Nigerian Government Spending on Agricultural Development: 1962/3-1966/7" by Jerome C. Wells.
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Journal of International Economics, 1976
A General Equilibrium Model Of Tariffs in a Non-Competitive Economy The recognition of the many t... more A General Equilibrium Model Of Tariffs in a Non-Competitive Economy The recognition of the many theoretical defects in the partial-equilibrium measures of resource pulls and resource costs under different tariff and exchange rate policies 1 has led to a renewed interest in general-equilibrium models of these phenomenon. Recent works in this area utilizing generalequilibrium systems (in particular Taylor and Black [1972] and Evans [1972]) have assumed perfectly competitive economies as their starting points. Yet, there are two major difficulties with the use of such competitive models. The first difficulty arises from the use of the competitive model in a non-competitive world. The degree of monopoly, oligopoly and other noncompetitive behavior observed in the real world need not be detailed here. And non-competitive behavior is especially prevalent in most less developed countries (LDC's) where the small size of many industries allows only a few firms to operate, and where those firms are shielded from foreign competition by restrictive commercial policies and high transport costs. Yet it is also in LDC's that the need for general-equilibrium models of the impact of the tariffs is most felt. The second difficulty arises when competitive models use constant-returnsto-scale (CRS) production functions.2 For under these circumstances the model
Journal of Development Studies, 1974
Journal of Development Economics, 1974
India has a history of export promotion poiicies extending back into the 1250's. These policies s... more India has a history of export promotion poiicies extending back into the 1250's. These policies seem to have been applied wilhout regard to comparative advantage and this study indicates the high c"c,c,t of India's disregard for economic eficiency. Using the domestic resource cost concept as ti:e criterion for measuring relative expose efficiency, the prczznt structure of Indian exports is examined on both the sectoral alid product level. The results show not only an unacceptably wide divergence in the domestic resource cost of c+;porrs on the margin-indicating a misallocation of resources in the export sector-but aisc an export incentive system which fails to select India's most efficient exports.
American Sociological Review, 1971
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