Illicit Trade in East Africa: What Do We Really Know?

Ayoki, Milton and Obwona, Marios (2005): Illicit Trade in East Africa: What Do We Really Know? Published in:

Abstract

This paper documents the typology, forms, scope, origin and magnitudes, driver and impact of illicit trade in East Africa, with particular reference to Uganda. It finds evidence of unprecedented flow of counterfeit trade - suggesting concerted cross-border effort, including greater harmonization taxes and border procedures.

• Item Type: MPRA Paper
• Language: English
• Keywords: Illicit trade, counterfeit trade, smuggling, East Africa trade
• Subjects: F - International Economics > F1 - Trade > F10 - General; F - International Economics > F1 - Trade > F15 - Economic Integration; F - International Economics > F6 - Economic Impacts of Globalization > F62 - Macroeconomic Impacts; K - Law and Economics > K4 - Legal Procedure, the Legal System, and Illegal Behavior > K42 - Illegal Behavior and the Enforcement of Law

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