| Regional Integration and Development Contributor(s): Schiff, Maurice (Author), Winters, Alan (Author) |
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ISBN: 0821350781 ISBN-13: 9780821350782 Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA OUR PRICE: $31.19 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: April 2003 Annotation: Regional Integration and Development examines regionalism from the perspective of developing countries and presents a comprehensive account of existing theory and empirical results. This book incorporates the findings of formal analyses of the politics and dynamics of regionalism. It considers the relationship between regionalism and multilateralism and explores the economic advantages of nondiscriminatory trade liberalization, which the authors argue should be exploited to the maximum extent. The book also provides rules of thumb for regionalism, rules that are not inviolable but which should not be violated lightly. Designed as a practical guide for policymakers whose countries are considering membership in a trade bloc, this book will also be of interest to scholars and students of international trade. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Business & Economics | International - Economics - Business & Economics | Urban & Regional - Business & Economics | Economics - General |
| Dewey: 337.1 |
| LCCN: 2002074094 |
| Series: World Bank Publication |
| Physical Information: 0.76" H x 6" W x 9" (1.10 lbs) 340 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Regional Integration and Development examines regionalism from the perspective of developing countries and presents a comprehensive account of existing theory and empirical results. This book incorporates the findings of formal analyses of the politics and dynamics of regionalism. It considers the relationship between regionalism and multilateralism and explores the economic advantages of nondiscriminatory trade liberalization, which the authors argue should be exploited to the maximum extent. The book also provides rules of thumb for regionalism, rules that are not inviolable but which should not be violated lightly. Designed as a practical guide for policymakers whose countries are considering membership in a trade bloc, this book will also be of interest to scholars and students of international trade. |