Trade and Transitions - A Comparative Analysis of Adjustment Policies

Zusatztext `The study has many positive features: it is written with great clarity; it is devoid of mathematical symbols, providing excellent `descriptive analysis'; and the information it provides is useful and skilfully handled in the policy evaluation. This is a book well worthy of a place on an undergraduate reading list.' - Economic Journal Informationen zum Autor Marsha Chandler, Robert Howse, Michael Trebilcock Klappentext Based on a comparative study of eight leading industrial powers this book argues that `new protectionism' is economically inefficient and countries should try to develop the policies which are least harmful to their trading partners. Zusammenfassung Based on a comparative study of eight leading industrial powers this book argues that `new protectionism' is economically inefficient and countries should try to develop the policies which are least harmful to their trading partners. Inhaltsverzeichnis 1. A Conceptual Framework for Evaluating Alternative Trade-Related Adjustment Policies 2. Trade Protection Instruments 3. Industrial Subsidies as a Response to Sectoral Decline 4. Labour Market Adjustment Policies 5. The Politics of Adjustment 6. The Reform Agenda

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• Authors: Chandler, Marsha Chandler, Marsha Howse Chandler, Robert Howse, Robert Trebilcock Howse, Michael Trebilcock
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 13.07.2016
• EAN: 9781138985896
• ISBN: 978-1-138-98589-6
• No. of pages: 292
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Natural sciences (general); Social sciences, law, business > Business > General, dictionaries