Overview
The approach of Latin American countries to preferential trade agreements (PTAs) is a fascinating topic. There is a rich history of policymakers using PTAs to pursue different economic and political models of integration. What really stands out is the diversity of approaches and attitudes to the use of PTAs. While some countries have been rule-makers and have made innovative attempts to introduce new issues, others have been reluctant to use PTAs. In response to the growing interest in and politicisation of PTAs in the wider public – including renewed consideration of 'with whom to trade' – this book brings together scholars from inside and outside Latin America to address the past, present, and future challenges associated with PTAs. The contributions, from a variety of disciplinary backgrounds, offer new insights into issues related to the design, diffusion, and impact of PTAs. This title is also available as open access on Cambridge Core.
Full Product Details
Author: Manfred Elsig (Universität Bern, Switzerland) ,
Rodrigo Polanco (Universität Bern, Switzerland) ,
Andrew Lugg (University of Nevada, Las Vegas)
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9781009568081
ISBN 10: 1009568086
Pages: 344
Publication Date: 26 June 2025
Audience:
College/higher education
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Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming
Availability: Not yet available, will be POD
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Author Information
Manfred Elsig is professor at the World Trade Institute, University of Bern. His research focuses on international political economy and international institutions. He is a co-founder of the Design of Trade Agreement database (DESTA) and the co-editor of the journal 'World Trade Review (CUP/WTO)'. Recent publications include: 'The Concept Design of a Twenty-First Century Preferential Trade Agreement' (CUP, 2024). Rodrigo Polanco is a Senior Lecturer, Researcher, and Academic Coordinator at the World Trade Institute, University of Bern, a Legal Adviser at the Swiss Institute of Comparative Law, and a Visiting Professor at the University of Chile. He has published extensively on investment, trade, tax, and environmental law with leading international academic publishers and journals. Andrew Lugg is an Assistant Professor at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. His research focuses on international political economy and international organizations. His work has appeared in academic journals including International Studies Quarterly, Review of International Organizations, Journal of Conflict Resolution, and Journal of International Economic Law.
