Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
5059741 Economics Letters 2012 4 Pages PDF
Abstract
► We compare the relative efficiency of ad-valorem and specific tariff regimes. ► Homogenous firms compete in a monopolistically competitive market. ► A quadratic utility function that allows for variable mark-up represents preferences. ► Superiority of a specific tariff in monopolistically competitive markets is overturned. ► An ad-valorem tariff is superior when consumers' love for variety is low.
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