1. Editors' introduction : new perspectives on China, East Asia, and the global economy -- 2. The tribute trade system and modern Asia -- 3. Despotism and decentralization in Chinese governance : taxation, tribute, and emigration -- 4. Silver in regional economies and the world economy : East...

chapter 1 Introduction -- chapter 2 WTO and development: It is all about mercantilist game -- chapter 3 Liberalization of agricultural trade: Path to development or chasing a mirage? -- chapter 4 Deepening of the GATS: Need for cautious treading -- chapter 5 WTO and trade facilitation: Some...

pt. I. Foundations and historical overviews -- pt. II. Systemic causes of international trade policy and regimes -- pt. III. Societal and state causes of international trade policy and regimes -- pt. IV. Consequences of trade : growth, equity, environment, labour and human rights -- pt. V....

This book revisits the economic relationship that ties the UK and Ireland to the United States in the aftermath of the greatest economic crisis of the past fifty years. When considering recent developments to these economic links, it appears that oppositional forces are at work. On one hand,...