Why should a country join a customs union?

Essai , 2008 , 10 Pages , Note: A

Droit - Droit communautaire/européen, Droit international, Droit privé international

In my essay, I deal with the issue: “Why should a country join a customs union?” Regarding to this question, I try to figure out a couple of facts which might encounter countries to join a customs union. After a brief statement of the economics in the international context I’ll consider the advantages and disadvantages of joining a customs union, compare the advantages and disadvantages and finally give a brief statement. For supporting my conclusions I’ll refer to the development in the EC.

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• Introduction
• Economics in the international context
• Principles of a custom union
• Advantages of a Customs Union
  • Static effect of trade creation
  • Common external tariff
  • Dynamic affects
    • Economies of large scale production
    • Increased competition between firms
• Disadvantages/no effect at all

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This essay explores the question of why a country might choose to join a customs union. It examines the economic factors involved, focusing on the advantages and disadvantages of such a union in an increasingly globalized world. The analysis draws upon the development of the European Union to illustrate key points.

• The impact of globalization on national economies
• The advantages and disadvantages of customs unions
• The static and dynamic effects of trade creation and diversion
• The role of competition and economies of scale
• The importance of a common external tariff

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

The Introduction sets the stage by posing the central question of the essay and outlining the approach. The section on Economics in the international context highlights the increased complexity and interconnectedness of national economies in a globalized world, emphasizing the role of multilateral organizations in managing international trade relations. The section on Principles of a custom union defines a customs union and its key features. The section on Advantages of a Customs Union discusses trade creation, the common external tariff, and the dynamic effects like economies of scale and increased competition. The section on Disadvantages/no effect at all (Note: the full content of this section was not provided).

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

Customs union, globalization, international trade, trade creation, trade diversion, common external tariff, economies of scale, competition, economic integration, European Union.

• Université: University of Edinburgh
• Cours: Introduction to the European Union
• Note: A
• Auteur: Daniel Burchardt (Auteur)
• Année de publication: 2008
• Pages: 10
• N° de catalogue: V123235
• ISBN (ebook): 9783640289080
• ISBN (Livre): 9783640289295
• Langue: anglais
• mots-clé: EU, EG, Customs Union