The Regulation of International Trade

ISBN-13: 9780415184977 / Angielski / Twarda / 1999 / 632 str.

M. J. Trebilcock; Michael J. Trebilcock; Robert Howse

Opis

Thist text introduces the rules and institutions that govern international trade. The authors draw their analysis on aspects of the subject from classic and contemporary literature on trade and political economy. This second edition has been fully up-dated to take account of the most recent developments of the late 1990s in International Trade. New issues covered include: trade and competition; trade and labour rights; the Multilateral Agreement on Investment; the Basic Telecoms and Financial Services WTO Agreements; and an analysis of the first three years of WTO dispute rulings, including those of Appelate Body. This comprehensive text should be a useful guide to students of economics, law, politics and international relations.

Recenzje

'As a comprehensive text, The Regulation of International Trade (second edition) will be an invaluable introduction to the institutions and rules that govern international trade for serious students of economics, trade, politics and international relations as well as practitioners. With its good organisation and structure, persuasive arguments, provocative ideas, and interdisciplinary approach, this book offers an ideal learning tool and guide - and an eloquent rebuttal of protectionism' Nick Covellie, International Trade Law and Regulation, March 2000

Spis treści

1 The Evolution Of International Trade Theory And Policy. 2 The Basic Elements Of The GATT/WTO, The North American Free Trade Agreement, And The European Union. 3 Dispute Settlement. 4 Trade, Exchange Rate And The Balance Of Payments. 5 Tariffs, The MFN Principle And Regional Trading Blocs. 6 Trade Policy And Domestic Health And Safety Standards. 7 Antidumping Laws. 8 Subsidies, Countervailing Duties And Government Procurement. 9 Safeguard Regimes And Domestic Adjustment Policies. 10 Trade In Agriculture. 11 Trade In Services. 12 Trade-related Intellectual Property (TRIPs). 13 Trade And Investment. 14 Trade And Developing Countries. 15 Trade And The Environment. 16 Trade And Labour Rights. 17 Trade And Competition Policy. 18 The International Movement Of People. 19. Conclusions: The Future If The Global Trading System.

O autorze

Michael J Trebilcock is a University Professor and Robert Howse an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Law, University of Toronto. They are co-authors, with Marsha Chandler, of Trade Transistions, also published by Routledge.