John (University of Virginia) McLaren,
J McLaren
John Wiley & Sons
e druk, 2012
9780470408797
International Trade (WSE)
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Paperback, 352 blz.
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Engels
John Wiley & Sons |
e druk, 2012
ISBN13: 9780470408797
Rubricering
Levertijd ongeveer 8 werkdagen
Samenvatting
Assuming a minimum exposure to Principles of Microeconomics, this book reviews economic models and presents theories to explain the benefits and goals of trade between countries. It is rigorous and unique in its presentation of stories about countries in today′s world. In addition to real–world stories, the text also offers standard theoretical constructs and economic models.
Specificaties
ISBN13:9780470408797
Taal:Engels
Bindwijze:paperback
Aantal pagina's:352
Uitgever:John Wiley & Sons
Hoofdrubriek:Economie
Inhoudsopgave
<p>About the Author v</p>
<p>Preface vii</p>
<p>Part I. Engines of Globalization</p>
<p>1 A Second Wave of Globalization 1</p>
<p>2 Should Nigeria Strive for Self–Sufficiency in Food? 13</p>
<p>3 Why Do Americans Get Their Impalas from Canada? 30</p>
<p>4 Trade and Large Corporations: Kodak versus Fuji 48</p>
<p>Part II. Politics and Policy in the World Economy</p>
<p>5 Why Did the North Want a Tariff, and Why Did the South Call It an Abomination? 64</p>
<p>6 Is Free Trade a Rip–off for American Workers? 86</p>
<p>7 Why Doesn t Our Government Want Us to Import Sugar? 108</p>
<p>8 Who Are the WTO, and What Do They Have Against Dolphins? 135</p>
<p>9 Should Developing–Country Governments Use Tariffs to Jump–start Growth? 152</p>
<p>10 Was Ronald Reagan Punked by Japanese Automakers? 173</p>
<p>Part III. Current Controversies</p>
<p>11 Should the iPod Be Made in the United States? 188</p>
<p>12 Should We Build a Border Fence? 210</p>
<p>13 Trade and the Environment: Is Globalization Green? 226</p>
<p>14 Sweatshops and Child labor: Globalization and Human Rights 239</p>
<p>15 Is NAFTA a Betrayal of the Poor or a path to Prosperity? 263</p>
<p>Part IV. Macroeconomic Aspects of Globalization</p>
<p>16 Is the Trade Deficit a Time Bomb? 286</p>
<p>17 Trade and Exchange Rates: Is the Renminbi the Culprit? 304</p>
<p>Index 327</p>
<p>Preface vii</p>
<p>Part I. Engines of Globalization</p>
<p>1 A Second Wave of Globalization 1</p>
<p>2 Should Nigeria Strive for Self–Sufficiency in Food? 13</p>
<p>3 Why Do Americans Get Their Impalas from Canada? 30</p>
<p>4 Trade and Large Corporations: Kodak versus Fuji 48</p>
<p>Part II. Politics and Policy in the World Economy</p>
<p>5 Why Did the North Want a Tariff, and Why Did the South Call It an Abomination? 64</p>
<p>6 Is Free Trade a Rip–off for American Workers? 86</p>
<p>7 Why Doesn t Our Government Want Us to Import Sugar? 108</p>
<p>8 Who Are the WTO, and What Do They Have Against Dolphins? 135</p>
<p>9 Should Developing–Country Governments Use Tariffs to Jump–start Growth? 152</p>
<p>10 Was Ronald Reagan Punked by Japanese Automakers? 173</p>
<p>Part III. Current Controversies</p>
<p>11 Should the iPod Be Made in the United States? 188</p>
<p>12 Should We Build a Border Fence? 210</p>
<p>13 Trade and the Environment: Is Globalization Green? 226</p>
<p>14 Sweatshops and Child labor: Globalization and Human Rights 239</p>
<p>15 Is NAFTA a Betrayal of the Poor or a path to Prosperity? 263</p>
<p>Part IV. Macroeconomic Aspects of Globalization</p>
<p>16 Is the Trade Deficit a Time Bomb? 286</p>
<p>17 Trade and Exchange Rates: Is the Renminbi the Culprit? 304</p>
<p>Index 327</p>
