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The Ashgate research companion to international trade policy

Heydon, Kenneth and Woolcock, Stephen, eds. (2012) The Ashgate research companion to international trade policy. Ashgate Dartmouth, Farnham, Surrey, UK. ISBN 9781409408352

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Abstract

This volume provides a state of the art review of current thinking on the full range of trade policy issues, addressing the economic and political dimensions of international trade policy. The volume contains a systematic examination of: - specific trade policy instruments (such as tariffs, non-tariff barriers and trade rules) - sectoral concerns (in agriculture, manufacturing and services) - trade linkages (to issues such as the environment and labour standards) - systemic considerations (what role for the WTO?) The organising theme of the volume is that open markets for trade and investment yield large potential gains in human welfare as long as trade policy is conducted as an integral part of broader domestic economic management and regulatory reform, and as long as the particular challenges facing developing countries are effectively addressed. This 'case' is presented on the basis of rigorous analysis of first principles and of empirical experience among key trading nations. An integrated set of original and comprehensive perspectives from a diverse group of experts, linked by a common organisational thread. The contributing authors create an ideal mix of internationally recognised experts together with younger specialists making their mark in trade policy analysis; academics as well as trade policy practitioners; and representatives of both developed and developing countries.

Item Type: Book
Official URL: http://www.ashgate.com/
Additional Information: © 2012 The Editors
Divisions: International Relations
Subjects: H Social Sciences > HF Commerce
J Political Science > JZ International relations
Date Deposited: 21 Mar 2011 14:32
Last Modified: 12 Dec 2024 05:27
URI: http://eprints.lse.ac.uk/id/eprint/33485

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