In Java, what is the advantage of declaring and initializing a java.util.(ex. list) in the body of the class as opposed to just importing is first?
<p>For example,</p>

<pre><code>public final static java.util.List VALUES = 
  Collections.unmodifiableList( 
    Arrays.asList( new Suit[] { CLUBS, DIAMONDS, HEARTS, SPADES } ) );
</code></pre>

<p>confused me in the way that it was written.  I'm so used to seeing java.util being imported.</p>

<p>Thanks for the help.</p>
