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Servex Limited


J.A. Murray

published: 2006 | Case Study | Economics

Subject Area:    International Business; Economics
            
Key Issues:    Free trade vs. tariffs; Long-term business strategy

Case Description:    SERVEX's president is noted as a "free trader". However, he is confronted by his plant managers when the fibreboard division loses a significant amount of business due to low cost imports.  Although the company activates a cost-cutting program, they cannot become competitive.  Should the company apply for tariff relief?

# Case Pages:    3

Case Number:    080005-G

Teaching Note:
    No   

revised May 23/06

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