) is the predominant pattern in observed trade policy. L&P (2007) propose that governments seek to reduce inequality … policies are significant determinants of current trade-distorting policy, suggesting the presence of policy persistence. We … conclude that it is difficult to generalise determinants of trade-distorting policy across a wide and long panel of countries …

former policy with a firm price ceiling – fixing the unit price of quota at $25,000. These policies represent a significant … production quota values; and second, to assess the welfare and distributional effects of each of the two quota policy schemes … there are several alternative policy options that could minimize efficiency losses while moderating the escalation in quota …

Until there is a successful challenge at the WTO, the EU policy on LLP is likely to remain in place. Under this policy … should plan for a LLP event and develop plans as to how exports can come into compliance with the EU’s zero tolerance policy …

Public policy makers in Canada should expect the US to object to the extension of protection to EU GIs in the CETA. The …

In 2011, the Canadian Agrifood Policy Institute released an report highlighting the importance of the agrifood sector …