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Impact of global value chains on tariffs and non-tariff measures in agriculture and food

Year: 2023

Type: article

Abstract: We analyse whether global value chains (GVCs) reduce trade barriers in the agricultural and food sectors as they affect lobbying and government incentives. Political economy theory predicts that tariffs will be lower in countries integrated in GVCs and that the effect will be stronger outside regional trade agreements (RTAs). We use data from 1995 to 2015 from 160 countries on tariffs and non-tariff measures (NTMs) in the agri-food sector. Our evidence indicates that GVC integration, measured as domestic (foreign) value added in foreign (domestic) final goods, does affect trade policy. Stronger GVC integration is associated with lower tariffs, but mainly outside RTAs, and lower NTMs, both inside and outside RTAs.

Source: Food Policy

DOI: 10.1016/j.foodpol.2023.102469

Authors: Valentina Raimondi, Andreea Piriu, Johan Swinnen, Alessandro Olper

Institutions: University of Milan, European Commission, Joint Research Centre, International Food Policy Research Institute, KU Leuven

Language: English

Topic: Global trade and economics

Subfield: General Economics, Econometrics and Finance

Field: Economics, Econometrics and Finance

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Zero hunger

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,370