The system-wide approach is used to develop an import allocation model based on blockwise dependence. The import demand system is parameterized using the absolute version of the Rotterdam model. Two empirical examples are given to illustrate the approach.

Increased demand for an advertised product may increase price, which, in turn, may lead to a free rider problem where competitive imports increase and result in a smaller price increase than otherwise. A study of Florida Department of Citrus advertising for orange juice indicated that the free...

This report provides fresh grapefruit import data regarding European Union 15 (EU-15) and an in-depth look into the share changes for fresh grapefruit imports by country of origin during the period from 1989 through 2006. The Rotterdam demand system was used to study the relationship among the...