[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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