This paper examines the determinants of the probability that an exporter chooses between a most-favored nation (MFN) scheme and multiple regional trade agreement (RTA) schemes. We estimate a discrete choice model using transaction-level import data for Thailand in 2014. We find that RTA schemes are more likely to be chosen, given a larger transaction value. Among RTA schemes, the ones with less restrictive rules of origin or lower tariff rates are more likely to be selected. We also conduct simulation analysis to provide quantitative policy implications.

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关税方案选择

本文研究了决定出口商在最惠国（MFN）方案和多个区域贸易协定（RTA）方案之间进行选择的可能性的决定因素。我们使用2014年泰国的交易级别进口数据来估计离散选择模型。我们发现，鉴于更大的交易价值，RTA方案更有可能被选择。在RTA方案中，更有可能选择原产地限制较少或关税税率较低的方案。我们还将进行模拟分析，以提供定量的政策含义。