This volume is the sixth in an annual series in which top economists provide a concise and accessible evaluation of major developments in trade and trade policy.

• An accessible and highly digestible information source on current trade and policy developments at global, regional and national levels.
  
• Written by international and highly respected authors.
  
• Examines key issues pertinent to the multinational trading system, as well as regional trade arrangements and policy developmemnts at the national level.
  
• Also provides...

This volume is the eighth in an annual series.

• Top economists provide a concise and accessible evaluation of major developments in trade and trade policy.
  
• Examination of key issues pertinent to the multinational trading system, as well as regional trade arrangements and policy developments at the national level.
  
• Provides up-to-date assessments of the World Trade Organization's current Trade Policy Reviews.

This volume is the ninth in an annual series in which top economists provide a concise and accessible evaluation of major developments in trade and trade policy.

• Top economists provide a concise and accessible evaluation of major developments in trade and trade policy.
  
• Examination of key issues pertinent to the multinational trading system, as well as regional trade arrangements and policy developments at the national level.
  
• Provides up-to-date assessments of the World Trade Organization's current Trade Policy Reviews.

The rising importance of China and its impact on the world economy has attracted massive interest worldwide. This book examines a wide range of issues related to China and its relationship with the world economy, focusing on its successful development experiences and how its rise may affect the rest of the world in the coming decades.

This completely revised and updated version of John Williamson's successful textbook, The Open Economy, is divided into six parts. It offers a broad perspective and clarity of exposition that made it a very suitable textbook for undergraduate students of international economics.

This Major Reference series brings together a wide range of key international articles in law and legal theory. Many of these essays are not readily accessible, and their presentation in these volumes will provide a vital new resource for both research and teaching. Each volume is edited by leading international authorities who explain the significance and context of articles in an informative and complete introduction.

"Iran is a key case in the social scientific literature on pre-capitalist societies and this book is informed by a detailed knowledge of its state and agrarian relations."
Paul Hirst, University of London

Iran is a key case in the social scientific literature on pre- capitalist societies and this book is informed by a detailed knowledge of its state and agrarian relations. Vali's critical assessment of attempts to characterize these institutions is thorough, accurate and fair. His book is of great intellectual interest."
Paul Hirst, Birkbeck College, University of London

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A topical examination of the impact of globalization and the intricate relationship between international trade and labour markets, containing theoretical and empirical studies of countries including UK, Mexico and Chile. The distinguished international contributors demonstrate the importance of this emerging research agenda analyzing the importance of trade reforms on employment and the impact on skilled and unskilled labour from technological change and global competition.

Reconsiders the current account in the context of integrated world capital markets. The case of the UK receives particular emphasis with financing and competitiveness issues fully appraised.

The rising importance of China and its impact on the world economy has attracted massive interest worldwide. This book examines a wide range of issues related to China and its relationship with the world economy, focusing on its successful development experiences and how its rise may affect the rest of the world in the coming decades.