Economics · International Trade
Consider the following statements regarding Voluntary Export Restraints (VERs): 1. VERs are formal agreements where the exporting country restricts its exports to preserve or expand market access under the threat of more stringent import barriers. 2. The welfare cost of VERs to the importing country is typically lower than an equivalent import quota, because VERs generate quota rents for the importing country's government. 3. VERs were explicitly prohibited under the WTO's Agreement on Safeguards (1995). Which of the above statements is/are correct?
- 11, 2, and 3
- 21 only
- 32 and 3 only
- 41 and 3 only✓
Correct answer
1 and 3 only
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