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Background of the WTO: Historical Context and Foundational Agreements The World Trade Organization (WTO) was established in 1995, succeeding the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT), which had been created in 1947. The WTO represents a significant milestone in international trade, as it has served as an essential forum
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Introduction to Voluntary Export Restraints (VERs) Voluntary export restraints (VERs) are an intriguing aspect of international trade, acting as self-imposed limits on the quantity of a product that an exporting country can sell to another nation. This unusual form of non-tariff barrier originated in the 1930s and gained significant popularity
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What is a Trade War? A trade war is an economic conflict that arises when countries impose tariffs or other protective measures on each other’s goods to defend domestic industries and jobs from foreign competition. Protectionism, the underlying principle behind trade wars, involves governments implementing various policies to shield their
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What is Import Duty? Import duty, also recognized as customs duty, tariff, import tax, or import tariff, refers to a levy imposed by customs authorities of a country on goods entering their territory. The value of the imported product typically determines the import duty amount. This section will delve deeper
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What is Free Cash Flow to Equity (FCFE)? Free Cash Flow to Equity (FCFE) represents a measure of equity capital usage within a corporation, which calculates how much cash is available to shareholders following the payment of all expenses, reinvestment needs, and debt obligations. FCFE can be obtained by analyzing
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