Import Smuggling in the Philippines: An Economic Analysis

Key Points

• The study estimates the level of import smuggling, focusing on various economic influences affecting traders' choices.
• Key evidence includes identifying factors that drive smuggling activities, informing policies on trade and enforcement.
• Using a microeconomic model, the analysis examines traders' decisions to engage in import smuggling based on trade conditions.
• This research supports understanding the dynamics of smuggling, which can inform effective policy interventions.