Overview
The Asia-Pacific region at the beginning of the twenty-first century has witnessed a rise in bilateral preferential trade agreements which could have potentially dramatic effects on the trading patterns of countries in the trans-Pacific region. With a growing numbers of countries now considering further negotiation of bilateral trade accords, this topical book provides the first comprehensive analysis of this crucial phenomenon, highlighting how these arrangements will either fit or conflict with existing institutions. In order to examine the underlying political and economic factors driving these accords and their implications for broader trading arrangements, this significant book employs a theoretical framework, overviews political and economic trends in the region, and investigates detailed case studies of trade strategies in countries including Japan, China, Singapore, Taiwan, the United States, and Mexico. Analyzing hotly debated topics and current, newsworthy discussions, it traces the growth of bilateralism as an emerging international economic phenomenon. This book is imperative reading for policymakers and scholars, and will prove an invaluable resource for students of Asian Studies, politics, economics and management especially those interested in international trade, bilateral trade agreements, political economy, business strategy and trade.
Full Product Details
Author: Vinod Aggarwal (University of California at Berkeley, USA) ,
Shujiro Urata (Waseda University, Japan)
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint: Routledge
Edition: New edition
Dimensions:
Width: 15.60cm
, Height: 1.80cm
, Length: 23.40cm
Weight: 0.610kg
ISBN: 9780415702102
ISBN 10: 0415702100
Pages: 326
Publication Date: 15 December 2005
Audience:
General/trade
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College/higher education
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Professional and scholarly
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General
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Tertiary & Higher Education
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
<p>'This book is important, timely and crucial reading for anyone interested in the future of the Asia Pacific.' - Ann Capling, University of Melbourne<p>'Uniformly comprehensive, informative and engaging.' - Asian Pacific Economic Literature, Volume 20, Issue 2
'This book is important, timely and crucial reading for anyone interested in the future of the Asia Pacific.' - Ann Capling, University of Melbourne 'Uniformly comprehensive, informative and engaging.' - Asian Pacific Economic Literature, Volume 20, Issue 2
'This book is important, timely and crucial reading for anyone interested in the future of the Asia Pacific.' - Ann Capling, University of Melbourne 'Uniformly comprehensive, informative and engaging.' - Asian Pacific Economic Literature, Volume 20, Issue 2
Author Information
University of California Berkeley Waseda University
