Parallel Importing: A Theoretical and Empirical Investigation.

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Short Description This report uses an economic framework to determine whether New Zealand would benefit from the removal of current restrictions on parallel importing, and seeks to identify the benefits and detriments associated with a parallel importing restriction.

Author NZIER

Report to Ministry of Commerce Prepared by NZIER

February 1998

Contract no 1441

NZ INSTITUTE OF ECONOMIC RESEARCH (INC.)

8 Halswell St. Thorndon
PO Box 3479
WELLINGTON
Tel: 04-472 1880
Fax: 04-472 1211

Document Table of Contents

List of Figures
List of Tables
Executive Summary
1. Introduction
2. Method
3. Framework
4. Approaches of Other Countries
5. Motor Vehicles
6. Books
7. Music Compact Discs
8. Conclusions - Implications for Economy
9. References
Appendix A: Questionnaire
Appendix B: Survey of UK Manufacturers - Summary
Appendix C: Price Comparison Provided by IMVDA
Appendix D: Truck Price Comparison
Appendix E: Welfare Analysis in the Car Market
Appendix F: Book Price Comparison
Appendix G: CD Price Comparison
Appendix H: Parallel Import Notices

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