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Beyond Tariffs: The Role of Non‐Tariff Barriers in Dairy Trade in the East African Community Free Trade Area

Year: 2014

Type: article

Abstract: This study used a spatial equilibrium modelling approach to quantify the relative welfare impacts of eliminating tariffs and non‐tariff barriers on trade in dairy products among East African Community (EAC) member countries. The results indicated that removing tariffs only would not produce any significant welfare improvements unless it was accompanied by trade‐enhancing measures such as reductions in non‐tariff barriers and transport costs. In the current modelling framework, net welfare gains were higher in relatively lower‐income countries like Burundi than in higher‐income countries like Kenya. This indicates that reductions in trade costs may reduce regional imbalances in the EAC.

Source: Development Policy Review

DOI: 10.1111/dpr.12071

Authors: Ayele Gelan, Amos Omore

Institutions: Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research, International Livestock Research Institute

Language: English

Topic: Global trade and economics

Subfield: General Economics, Econometrics and Finance

Field: Economics, Econometrics and Finance

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Industry, innovation and infrastructure, Decent work and economic growth, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W1997945145

FWCI: 2.809

Cites: 15

Cited by: 13

Related to: 10