Aspects Of Singapore In The International Economy, William Rieber
Dec 1995
Aspects Of Singapore In The International Economy, William Rieber
William Rieber
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Domestic Monopoly, Quotas & Contestable Rents, William Rieber
Sep 1993
Domestic Monopoly, Quotas & Contestable Rents, William Rieber
William Rieber
In this article, a specific example is given to illustrate that rent seeking can raise welfare under full seeking in general equilibrium: an import quota is levied in the presence of domestic monopoly in the import competing industry. An import quota is considered instead of an import tariff since a tariff confers no market power on the local monopolist. The monopolist still faces a perfectly elastic demand, corresponding now to the world price plus tariff. The introduction of monopoly does not add another distortion to the economy, which is necessary if full rent seeking is to be welfare improving. But …
Indirect Taxation And Trade Liberalization: An Application To India, William Rieber
Dec 1990
Indirect Taxation And Trade Liberalization: An Application To India, William Rieber
William Rieber
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Trade Liberalization In Asian Newly Industrialized Countries, William Rieber, Iyanatual Islam
Dec 1990
Trade Liberalization In Asian Newly Industrialized Countries, William Rieber, Iyanatual Islam
William Rieber
Singapore, South Korea, and Taiwan are often perceived as having achieved similar trade patterns; nevertheless, their trade policies and patterns differ in fundamental respects. In this study, three models are considered and different aspects of the trade liberalization policies of these three countries are highlighted. The model of South Korea underscores the significance of product market concentration in restraining real wage growth and contributing to income inequality. The model of Singapore highlights the role of foreign investment in producing manufactured goods for export and in raising real wages. The factor proportions model of a labor-abundant economy adequately describes the Taiwanese …
Value Of Children In Compensation For Wrongful Death, William Rieber, Euston Quah
Dec 1988
Value Of Children In Compensation For Wrongful Death, William Rieber, Euston Quah
William Rieber
The purpose of this paper is primarily to offer an economic perception of the loss involving the wrongful death of children. Unfortunately, little or no attention thus far has been directed to the question of what ought to be the basis of compensation, and many of the sums awarded by courts do not bear any relation to the value of the child that is lost.
