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Chapter 34: Q. 28. (page 832)

What is dumping? Why does prohibiting it often work better in theory than in practice?

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Prohibition of dumping only work better in theory than in practice.

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Step 1. Meaning of dumping.

In economics, dumping is a term used in the context of international trade. It occurs when a country or a company exports a product at a price which is lower in the foreign importing market than the price in the exporter's domestic market.

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Step 2. Following are the advantages and disadvantages of dumping.

a) Advantages:-

* Increase in market share and revenue.

* Availability of cheaper products.

b) Disadvantages:-

* Drain of resources.

* Creation of monopoly.

* Disruption of local industries.

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Step 3. General prohibition of dumping often work better in theory than in practice.

Because:-

a) Anti-dumping laws are problematic because of the difficulties in determining what the right price should be. Thus, create difficulties to implement the anti-dumping laws.

b) The tendency for political motives to corrupt the process.

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