Economic Analysis for International Trade Negotiations: The Wto and Agricultural Trade [Illustrated] [Hardcover]

James D. Gaisford (Author), William A. Kerr (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1840645350 | ISBN-13: 978-1840645354 | Publication Date: March 31, 2001 | Edition: illustrated edition

This study provides an analytical framework in which to examine the complex economic issues which arise in international trade negotiations. The framework is developed using examples arising from contentious issues in the international trade in agricultural products including market access, subsides, non-tariff barriers, health regulations and biotechnology. The volume concludes with a discussion on the future of trade. Providing a link between economic theory and the WTO, this volume is aimed at academics specializing in international trade, international relations, agri-business and international business.

Editorial Reviews

Review

'This book provides an exceptionally lucid economic analysis of the benefits and losses from liberalization of international trade.' -- - D. Gale Johnson, University of Chicago

Deserves a place on the shelves of all serious students of agricultural trade negotiations and the functioning of the WTO. -- Ken Ingersent, Journal of Agricultural Economics

Welcome for bringing together and discussing much of the history and current issues surrounding the WTO and agriculture. -- Caroline Saunders, The Australian Journal of Agriculture and Resource Economics

About the Author

James D. Gaisford, Associate Professor of Economics, University of Calgary, Canada and William A. Kerr, Van Vliet Professor, University of Saskatchewan, Canada

Product Details

• Hardcover: 224 pages
• Publisher: Edward Elgar Pub; illustrated edition edition (March 31, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1840645350
• ISBN-13: 978-1840645354
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 6.1 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,614,504 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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