Research Reports from the Department of Operations

Document Type

Report

Publication Date

1-1-1987

Abstract

This paper develops mathematical equivalences of various types of countertrade transactions including those with single and multiproduct bundling by one or both sides. Under the assumption of Comparative Advantage it derives ranges for countertrade negotiation within which all parties profit. Lastly it proves that product bundling increases negotiating latitudes.

Keywords

Operations research, Countertrade, Comparative advantage (International trade), Negotiation--Economic aspects, International trade--Mathematical models

Publication Title

Technical Memorandums from the Department of Operations, School of Management, Case Western Reserve University

Issue

Technical memorandum no. 616

Rights

This work is in the public domain and may be freely downloaded for personal or academic use

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