Trade – A Catalyst for Peace?
分析巴黎议定书中的贸易安排如何因政治而非经济考量导致以色列和巴勒斯坦生产者之间不公平竞争，并提出改进建议。
The trade regime agreed in the Paris Protocol was determined by political rather than economic considerations. It failed to create a level playing‐field between Israeli and Palestinian producers, because of Israeli non‐tariff barriers and the lack of provision for external arbitration of disputes between parties with unequal powers. The novel element in the agreement of the three lists of specified goods generated uncertainties and conflicts, as well as some side benefits for the Palestinian Authority. The arrangements for the clearance of import and other taxes to the PA were complex and conflict‐generating. Recommendations are made for improvements in future agreements.