Trade and Transitions

A Comparative Analysis of Adjustment Policies

Robert Howse author Marsha Chandler author Michael Trebilcock author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd

Published:4th Oct '90

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Faced with increased levels of international competition and mounting budget deficits some developed, Western economies have responded by introducing trade restrictions. This book uses a comparative analysis of eight leading industrial nations (including Japan, the United States, West Germany and Britain) to demonstrate that such policies are mistaken. Alternatives to trade restrictions, including subsidies for industries and labour-market policy instruments are also shown to have their drawbacks, and the book emphasises the need for countries to find and exploit policies which fulfil their own political and social needs but which are least injurious to their trading partners.

`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

ISBN: 9780415049771

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 544g

292 pages