Import Competition and Response.

Abstract

Papers presented at the National Bureau of Economic Research Conference on Import Competition and Adjustment: Theory and Policy held in Cambridge, Mass., May 8-11, 1980. Conference report on economic theories and trade policy responses related to import competition and economic structure adjustments in developed countries - discusses the economic policy of trade liberalization, import restrictions and protectionism, welfare and income distribution impact of quota systems, tariffs, consumption taxes, production subsidies and adjustment assistance, etc., includes case studies. Graphs and references. Conference held in Cambridge (Mass.) 1980 May 8 to 11.