World trade is not only an economic but also a social, political, environmental, labor and legal matter. Economists and government planners aim at finding the efficient trade policy which enhances economic welfare and growth in a more harmonious and sustainable way.
This book contains 12 articles from internationally renowned experts in the field of world trade. The contributions cover a variety of pressing topics related to trade theory, trade policy, WTO and their relationship. They provide in-depth analysis of some of the trade issues currently discussed by academics and politicians,...
World trade is not only an economic but also a social, political, environmental, labor and legal matter. Economists and government planners aim at ...
The book presents a systematic exploration of the features and implications of external economies of scale. It examines how external economies of scale may affect resource allocation, income distribution, international trade, international factor movements, and national welfare of an economy. It synthesizes existing theories and results in the literature and presents new analytical techniques and resuts using a unified framework, which helps the readers follow the logic and derivation of the arguments and propositions. Exercises are provided at the end of each chapter to help the readers get...
The book presents a systematic exploration of the features and implications of external economies of scale. It examines how external economies of scal...
It is difficult to overstate the growing importance of China and Asia in the global economy. Despite the sharp downturn experienced in the 1997 financial crisis, China and Asia have bounced back strongly in the new millennium and delivered solid economic growth. In this book, Ying-Wong Cheung and Kar-Yiu Wong have gathered together 35 renowned researchers from four continents to examine contemporary issues on the economic and financial interactions with a focus on China and Asia. Four broad areas are discussed. The first part deals with China and her interactions with other economies, the...
It is difficult to overstate the growing importance of China and Asia in the global economy. Despite the sharp downturn experienced in the 1997 financ...
