Multilateralism Or Regionalism?: Trade Policy Options for the European Union

Multilateralism Or Regionalism?: Trade Policy Options for the European Union
ISBN-10
9290796030
ISBN-13
9789290796039
Category
History
Pages
120
Language
English
Published
2005
Publisher
CEPS
Authors
Guido Glania, Jürgen Matthes

Description

This new book highlights the multifaceted effects of regional trade agreements and outlines the strategic options for EU trade policy. It points out what is new about this most recent phase of regionalism and analyzes the effects on economic welfare and trade transaction costs. The authors draw upon elements of game theory to explore a self-reinforcing mechanism that is resulting in a potentially damaging race for markets. They focus in particular on the multiple impacts of regionalism on the WTO and the multilateral trading order. The book arrives at an opportune time, as the Doha Round is reaching a critical phase.

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