Javier Pérez Ibáñez

Asymmetric Effects of Non‐Tariff Measures: Evidence From Argentina's Automotive Value Chain

ABSTRACT This paper examines the effects of Argentina's non‐automatic import licenses (NAILs), introduced in late 2011 to reduce the automotive trade deficit by increasing local content. Using rich product‐ and firm‐level data, we assess whether these measures curtailed imports o...