[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 239 (Wednesday, December 11, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Pages 65234-65235]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-31455]
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INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION
Investigation 332-375]
The Dynamic Effects of Trade Liberalization: An Empirical
Analysis
AGENCY: United States International Trade Commission.
ACTION: Institution of investigation and request for written
submissions.
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EFFECTIVE DATE: December 2, 1996.
SUMMARY: Following receipt on November 1, 1996, of a request from the
Office of the U. S. Trade Representative (USTR), the Commission
instituted investigation No. 332-375, The Dynamic Effects of Trade
Liberalization: An Empirical Analysis, under section 332(g) of the
Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1332(g)).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Information on economic aspects of the
investigation may be obtained from Michael Ferrantino, Office of
Economics (202-205-3241), Arona Butcher, Office of Economics (202-205-
3301), or William Donnelly, Office of Economics (202-205-3223), and on
legal aspects, from William Gearhart, Office of the General Counsel
(202-205-3091). The media should contact Margaret O'Laughlin, Office of
External Relations (202-205- 1819). Hearing impaired individuals are
advised that information on this matter can be obtained by contacting
the TDD terminal on (202-205-1810).
Background: This investigation follows a previous investigation
requested by the United States Trade Representative on a similar topic
(``The Dynamic Effects of Trade Liberalization: A Survey,''
Investigation No. 332-324, USITC publication 2608, February 1993). In
its report the Commission will, as requested by USTR in its November 1,
1996 letter, review and summarize the existing literature on the
dynamic effects from trade, both theoretical and empirical, both
completed and in progress, with an emphasis on empirical literature.
The Commission will include, as background, a general discussion of the
relationship between trade and the underlying causes of economic
growth, such as capital accumulation, technological change, and labor
force growth.
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The Commission will also provide a comprehensive and critical
assessment of the results that this body of literature provides
regarding the dynamic gains from trade. This assessment will explicitly
identify the merits and shortcomings of the technical methods, data and
results in the existing available literature. The Commission will also
explore empirically the potential improvements that this assessment may
suggest. USTR requested that the Commission provide its report by
October 31, 1997, and that it make the report available to the public
in its entirety.
Written Submissions: The Commission does not plan to hold a public
hearing in connection with this investigation. However, interested
persons are invited to submit written statements concerning the matters
to be addressed in the report. Commercial or financial information that
a party desires the Commission to treat as confidential must be
submitted on separate sheets of paper, each clearly marked
``Confidential Business Information'' at the top. (Generally,
submission of separate confidential and public versions of the
submission would be appropriate.) All submissions requesting
confidential treatment must conform with the requirements of Sec. 201.6
of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (19 CFR 201.6). All
written submissions, except for confidential business information, will
be made available in the Office of the Secretary to the Commission for
inspection by interested persons. To be assured of consideration,
written submissions must be filed by August 13, 1997.
Persons with mobility impairments who will need special assistance
in gaining access to the Commission should contact the Office of the
Secretary at 202-205-2000.
Issued: December 2, 1996.
By order of the Commission.
Donna R. Koehnke,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 96-31455 Filed 12-10-96; 8:45 am]
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