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A tariff rate that is applied uniformly by a common market or customs union to imports from countries outside the region. For example, the European Common Market is a free internal trade area with a common external tariff applied to…
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A uniform tariff rate adopted by a customs union or common market such as the European Community to imports from countries outside the union. For example, the European Common Market is based on the principle of a free internal trade…
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The body of law derived from usages, customs, and judicial decisions, as distinguished from statutes. See Civil Law.
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A common market (as opposed to a free trade area) has a common external tariff and may allow for labour mobility and common economic policies among the participating nations. The common market has the same features as a customs union,…
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