| Antidumping measures have become the favoured trade remedy mechanism for members of the World Trade Organisation (WTO). From being the exclusive preserve of a few rich countries, this exception to the principle of free trade has transformed into a universal tool now also used extensively by developing countries. In this context, this thesis examines the third form of injury to industry, on a demonstration of which, a domestic industry that has not been established may obtain protection from dumped imports in the form of antidumping measures. This thesis finds that ‘material retardation to the establishment of domestic industry’ is a relatively understudied standard of injury. This thesis therefore undertakes the exercise of describing and analysing the material retardation standard in terms of its evolution, usage and the future course of action in light of the lack of any elaboration of the standard under the WTO Agreements. (Abstract shortened by UMI.)... |
