If Offshore Assembly Provisions Were Extended to Include More Goods

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Essay

If offshore assembly provisions were extended to include more goods, what would this do to the actual level of protection provided by a country's nominal tariff schedule? Explain. If the extension of the provisions is made to final goods but not to intermediate goods, what would this do to the effective rate of protection (ERP) for the country provided by its tariff schedule? Explain.

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Definitions:

Informal Voluntary Activity

Non-compulsory actions or participation by individuals or groups that are not officially sanctioned or structured by an organization.

Organizational Profitability

The extent to which an organization generates financial gain, typically measured through revenue exceeding expenses.

Job Satisfaction

The level of contentment and positive feeling an individual has towards their job, influenced by various factors such as work environment, compensation, and job roles.

Performance

The manner in which an individual or organization executes tasks and fulfills roles, typically evaluated against a set of standards or objectives.