Publication

1999-12-15 - World Scientific Publishing Company

Language

English

Word Count

56,500 words, Guess

Page Count

226 pages

Physical Format

Paperback

Identifiers

  • ISBN-109810238428
  • ISBN-139789810238421
  • Goodreads2382071
  • Library of Congress Control Number99045509
  • Better World BooksP8-AXR-597
and 2 more
  • Better World Books9789810238421
  • Open LibraryOL9194956M

Classifications

  • LCCHF1418.5 .P32 1999
  • LCCHF1418.5.P32 1999

Description

"This collection of recently published essays by a leading critic of regionalism offers an assessment of the economic impact of preferential trade areas (PTAs) on member countries and the world. The first set of essays presents a theoretical analysis of the issues using simple economic models, and studies the relationship between regionalism and multilateralism. Subsequent essays evaluate the role of PTAs in Asia, North America and Latin America. The general theme of the book is that, on balance, trade liberalization through PTAs is a mistake. Trade diversion and the creation of complicated and discriminatory tariff regimes with increased tariffs for non-member countries - the consequences of PTAs - are likely to undermine the multilateral trading system."--Jacket.

First Sentence

This chapter offers an overview of the debate on the merits of regional arrangements as an instrument of trade liberalization.

Subjects

Other Editions

  • Regionalism in Trade PolicyPaperbackWorld Scientific Publishing Company1999-12-15

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