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Book Power  Protection  and Free Trade

Download or read book Power Protection and Free Trade written by David A. Lake and published by Cornell University Press. This book was released on 2018-03-15 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: No detailed description available for "Power, Protection, and Free Trade".

Book Protection Or Free Trade

Download or read book Protection Or Free Trade written by Henry George and published by . This book was released on 1891 with total page 396 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book International Trade Theory and Policy

Download or read book International Trade Theory and Policy written by Giancarlo Gandolfo and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-08-13 with total page 669 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the present text the author deals with both conventional and new approaches to trade theory and policy, treating all important research topics in international economics and clarifying their mathematical intricacies. The textbook is intended for undergraduates, graduates and researchers alike. It addresses undergraduate students with extremely clear language and illustrations, making even the most complex trade models accessible. In the appendices, graduate students and researchers will find self-contained treatments in mathematical terms. The new edition has been thoroughly revised and updated to reflect the latest research on international trade.

Book Open

    Book Details:
  • Author : Kimberly Clausing
  • Publisher : Harvard University Press
  • Release : 2019-03-04
  • ISBN : 0674919335
  • Pages : 361 pages

Download or read book Open written by Kimberly Clausing and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 2019-03-04 with total page 361 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Financial Times Best Economics Book of the Year A Foreign Affairs Best Book of the Year A Fareed Zakaria GPS Book of the Week “A highly intelligent, fact-based defense of the virtues of an open, competitive economy and society.” —Fareed Zakaria “A vitally important corrective to the current populist moment...Open points the way to a kinder, gentler version of globalization that ensures that the gains are shared by all.” —Justin Wolfers “Clausing’s important book lays out the economics of globalization and, more important, shows how globalization can be made to work for the vast majority of Americans. I hope the next President of the United States takes its lessons on board.” —Lawrence H. Summers, former Secretary of the Treasury “Makes a strong case in favor of foreign trade in goods and services, the cross-border movement of capital, and immigration. This valuable book amounts to a primer on globalization.” —Richard N. Cooper, Foreign Affairs Critics on the Left have long attacked open markets and free trade agreements for exploiting the poor and undermining labor, while those on the Right complain that they unjustly penalize workers back home. Kimberly Clausing takes on old and new skeptics in her compelling case that open economies are actually a force for good. Turning to the data to separate substance from spin, she shows how international trade makes countries richer, raises living standards, benefits consumers, and brings nations together. At a time when borders are closing and the safety of global supply chains is being thrown into question, she outlines a clear agenda to manage globalization more effectively, presenting strategies to equip workers for a modern economy and establish a better partnership between labor and the business community.

Book Clashing Over Commerce

Download or read book Clashing Over Commerce written by Douglas A. Irwin and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2017-11-29 with total page 873 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Foreign Affairs Best Book of the Year: “Tells the history of American trade policy . . . [A] grand narrative [that] also debunks trade-policy myths.” —Economist Should the United States be open to commerce with other countries, or should it protect domestic industries from foreign competition? This question has been the source of bitter political conflict throughout American history. Such conflict was inevitable, James Madison argued in the Federalist Papers, because trade policy involves clashing economic interests. The struggle between the winners and losers from trade has always been fierce because dollars and jobs are at stake: depending on what policy is chosen, some industries, farmers, and workers will prosper, while others will suffer. Douglas A. Irwin’s Clashing over Commerce is the most authoritative and comprehensive history of US trade policy to date, offering a clear picture of the various economic and political forces that have shaped it. From the start, trade policy divided the nation—first when Thomas Jefferson declared an embargo on all foreign trade and then when South Carolina threatened to secede from the Union over excessive taxes on imports. The Civil War saw a shift toward protectionism, which then came under constant political attack. Then, controversy over the Smoot-Hawley tariff during the Great Depression led to a policy shift toward freer trade, involving trade agreements that eventually produced the World Trade Organization. Irwin makes sense of this turbulent history by showing how different economic interests tend to be grouped geographically, meaning that every proposed policy change found ready champions and opponents in Congress. Deeply researched and rich with insight and detail, Clashing over Commerce provides valuable and enduring insights into US trade policy past and present. “Combines scholarly analysis with a historian’s eye for trends and colorful details . . . readable and illuminating, for the trade expert and for all Americans wanting a deeper understanding of America’s evolving role in the global economy.” —National Review “Magisterial.” —Foreign Affairs

Book The Economics of Trade Protection

Download or read book The Economics of Trade Protection written by Neil Vousden and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 1990-08-31 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over the past two decades there has been a gradual but fundamental change in the nature of trade protection. Even as international negotiation has succeeded in reducing tariffs to low levels, national governments have resorted to a range of increasingly intricate policies to protect their domestic industries from foreign competition. Direct quantitative restrictions on international trade have become particularly widespread. Such nontariff barriers often have very different effects from tariffs and require careful analysis in their own right. This book presents a systematic overview of the modern theory of trade protection. The material in the book divides naturally into four sections. The first section covers trade restrictions in competitive markets, the second trade restrictions and imperfect competition, the third the political economy of trade protection, and the fourth the theory of policy reform. The presentation makes extensive use of diagrams, with the more difficult mathematics included in six appendixes.

Book British Books

Download or read book British Books written by and published by . This book was released on 1904 with total page 722 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book The Wealth of a Nation

Download or read book The Wealth of a Nation written by C. Donald Johnson and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2018 with total page 665 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The United States is entering a period of profound uncertainty in the world political economy--an uncertainty which is threatening the liberal economic order that its own statesmen created at the end of the Second World War. The storm surrounding this threat has been ignited by an issue that has divided Americans since the nation's founding: international trade. Is America better off under a liberal trade regime, or would protectionism be more beneficial? The issue divided Alexander Hamilton from Thomas Jefferson, the agrarian south from the industrializing north, and progressives from robber barons in the Gilded Age. In our own times, it has pitted anti-globalization activists and manufacturing workers against both multinational firms and the bulk of the economics profession. Ambassador C. Donald Johnson's The Wealth of a Nation is an authoritative history of the politics of trade in America from the Revolution to the Trump era. Johnson begins by charting the rise and fall of the U.S. protectionist system from the time of Alexander Hamilton to the Smoot-Hawley Tariff of 1930. Challenges to protectionist dominance were frequent and often serious, but the protectionist regime only faded in the wake of the Great Depression. After World War II, America was the primary architect of the liberal rules-based economic order that has dominated the globe for over half a century. Recent years, however, have seen a swelling anti-free trade movement that casts the postwar liberal regime as anti-worker, pro-capital, and--in Donald Trump's view--even anti-American. In this riveting history, Johnson emphasizes the benefits of the postwar free trade regime, but focuses in particular on how it has attempted to advance workers' rights. This analysis of the evolution of American trade policy stresses the critical importance of the multilateral trading system's survival and defines the central political struggle between business and labor in measuring the wealth of a nation.

Book Narrowing the Channel

Download or read book Narrowing the Channel written by Robert Gulotty and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2020-03-20 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: While large, multinational corporations have supported the removal of tariffs, behind the scenes these firms have fought for protection in the form of product regulations, including testing, labeling, and registration requirements. Unlike tariffs, these regulations can raise fixed costs, excluding smaller firms from the market and shifting profits toward global giants. Narrowing the Channel demonstrates that globalization and globalized firms can paradoxically hinder rather than foster economic cooperation as larger firms seek to protect their markets through often unnecessarily strict product regulations. To illustrate the problem of regulatory protectionism, Robert Gulotty offers an in-depth analysis of contemporary rulemaking in the United States and the European Union in the areas of health, safety, and environmental standards. He shows how large firms seek regulatory schemes that disproportionately disadvantage small firms. When multinationals are embedded in the local economy, governments too have an incentive to use these regulations to shift profits back home. Today, the key challenge to governing global trade is not how much trade occurs but who is allowed to participate, and this book shows that new rules will be needed to allow governments to widen the benefits of global commerce and avoid further inequality and market concentration.

Book Republican Campaign Text Book

Download or read book Republican Campaign Text Book written by and published by . This book was released on 1888 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book The Travels of a T Shirt in the Global Economy

Download or read book The Travels of a T Shirt in the Global Economy written by Pietra Rivoli and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2005-04-01 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Praise for THE TRAVELS OF A T-SHIRT IN THE GLOBAL ECONOMY "Engrossing . . . (Rivoli) goes wherever the T-shirt goes, and there are surprises around every corner . . . full of memorable characters and vivid scenes." —Time "An engaging and illuminating saga. . . . Rivoli follows her T-shirt along its route, but that is like saying that Melville follows his whale. . . . Her nuanced and fair-minded approach is all the more powerful for eschewing the pretense of ideological absolutism, and her telescopic look through a single industry has all the makings of an economics classic." —The New York Times "Rarely is a business book so well written that one would gladly stay up all night to finish it. Pietra Rivoli's The Travels of a T-Shirt in the Global Economy is just such a page-turner." —CIO magazine "Succeeds admirably . . . T-shirts may not have changed the world, but their story is a useful account of how free trade and protectionism certainly have." —Financial Times "[A] fascinating exploration of the history, economics, and politics of world trade . . . The Travels of a T-Shirt in the Global Economy is a thought-provoking yarn that exhibits the ugly, the bad, and the good of globalization, and points to the unintended positive consequences of the clash between proponents and opponents of free trade." —Star-Telegram (Fort Worth) "Part travelogue, part history, and part economics, The Travels of a T-Shirt in the Global Economy is ALL storytelling, and in the grand style. A must-read." —Peter J. Dougherty, Senior Economics Editor, Princeton University Press author of Who's Afraid of Adam Smith? "A readable and evenhanded treatment of the complexities of free trade . . . As Rivoli repeatedly makes clear, there is absolutely nothing free about free trade except the slogan." —San Francisco Chronicle

Book The Greatest Works of Karl Marx

Download or read book The Greatest Works of Karl Marx written by Karl Marx and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-12-09 with total page 1900 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Karl Marx's 'The Greatest Works of Karl Marx' is a collection of his seminal writings that laid the foundation for the modern theory of socialism and communism. From 'The Communist Manifesto' to 'Das Kapital,' Marx's literary style is characterized by sharp analysis, historical insight, and revolutionary fervor. These works provide a critical analysis of capitalism, class struggle, and the potential for a socialist revolution. Marx's contributions to political philosophy and economic theory have had a lasting impact on socio-political thought and continue to influence debates on inequality and social justice. The writings in this collection offer a comprehensive overview of Marx's ideas and their relevance to contemporary society. Karl Marx, a German philosopher and economist, was motivated by a deep concern for the working class and a desire to understand and ultimately change the oppressive structures of capitalist society. His writings reflect a keen intellect and a commitment to social change. Marx's ideas have inspired revolutionary movements around the world and continue to be a point of reference for scholars and activists in the 21st century. I highly recommend 'The Greatest Works of Karl Marx' to readers interested in exploring the foundational texts of socialism and communism, and to those seeking a deeper understanding of the critiques of capitalism and the vision of a more just society.

Book The Essential Karl Marx

Download or read book The Essential Karl Marx written by Karl Marx and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-12-04 with total page 1899 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 'The Essential Karl Marx' anthology curates a striking blend of essays and excerpts, casting a wide net over the myriad intellectual pursuits of Karl Marx, with contributions from noted scholars and activists such as Florence Kelley and N.I. Stone. This collection not only captures the immense range of Marx's theoretical work, from his early philosophic musings to his later economic analyses but also complements these with insightful contemporary interpretations and critiques. The diversity in literary styles and the evolution of Marxist thought throughout the book highlight its significance in understanding not just the man, but also the profound impact of his ideas on global movements and ideologies. The contributing authors, each a significant figure in their own right, bring a rich tapestry of backgrounds to this anthology. Florence Kelley's advocacy for labor rights and N.I. Stone's contributions to economic theory and socialism contextually enrich the dialogues initiated by Marx, showcasing a dynamic engagement with his work across different epochs and sociopolitical landscapes. This anthology aligns itself with various historical and cultural movements, offering readers a panoramic view of Marxist philosophy through the prism of multiple epochs and interpretations. 'The Essential Karl Marx' beckons to those intrigued by the historical and ongoing relevance of Marxist theory, inviting them into a dialogue that transcends time and geography. Through its eclectic mix of texts and commentators, this collection provides a unique educational opportunity, allowing readers to explore the evolution, application, and critiques of Marx's ideas. It's an indispensable volume for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of one of history's most potent ideological forces and the diverse discourse it continues to inspire.

Book International Trade and Health Protection

Download or read book International Trade and Health Protection written by Tracey Epps and published by Edward Elgar Publishing. This book was released on 2008 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book examines and critiques the WTO's Agreement on the Application of Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS Agreement), asking whether it strikes an appropriate balance between conflicting domestic health protection and trade liberalization objectives. It pays particular attention to situations likely to occur but not yet fully examined either in the literature or in WTO law; most importantly, where public opinion demands regulation in the face of scientific uncertainty as to the existence or otherwise of a health risk. Tracey Epps concludes that the SPS Agreement's science-based framework is capable of dealing with the differing objectives of health and trade, and that it provides countries with more flexibility to respond to scientific uncertainties and public sentiment than many critics contend. This conclusion is strongly influenced by a positive analysis of domestic regulatory decision-making, which finds potential for regulatory capture by domestic protectionist interests and thus emphasizes the importance of ensuring that decisions are made on a sound and principled basis. Including a historical overview of disputes over trade and health since the 1800s, this book provides a comprehensive analysis of and new perspective on an important area of intersection between international trade law and domestic policy. It will be of interest to a wide-ranging audience including legal and non-legal academics, policy makers and analysts in the field of risk regulation, trade law practitioners in governments, and lawyers and analysts in international institutions.

Book Parliamentary Debates

Download or read book Parliamentary Debates written by Australia. Parliament and published by . This book was released on 1902 with total page 1560 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Congressional Record

    Book Details:
  • Author : United States. Congress
  • Publisher :
  • Release : 1958
  • ISBN :
  • Pages : 1400 pages

Download or read book Congressional Record written by United States. Congress and published by . This book was released on 1958 with total page 1400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Outlines of Universal History  In three volumes  Modern History  from 1453 until the present

Download or read book Outlines of Universal History In three volumes Modern History from 1453 until the present written by George Park Fisher and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2024-03-22 with total page 578 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reproduction of the original. The publishing house Megali specialises in reproducing historical works in large print to make reading easier for people with impaired vision.