... market, a market free of internal restriction on trade5. The philosophy behind the free market was that market forces compete in the world market increasing economic efficiency. This philosophy of included in its definition, products originating from third countries. This can be seen in Article 236. The policy of free movement of goods is based on a concept of a customs union. The EC Treaty strives to seek a customs union under Article 23 (ex Article 9) which means in effect prohibition between member states on customs duties and the adoption of a customs tariff in relations with third countries. It also seeks to eliminate quantitative restrictions on imports and exports and all measures having equivalent effect, Articles 28 and 297. States also have to ensure that discrimination does not exist concerning the procurement of goods between national of member states as in Article 31 (ex article 37). In terms ...

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