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The Handbook on International Trade Policy is an insightful and comprehensive reference tool focusing on trade policy issues in the era of globalization. Each specially commissioned chapter deals with important international trade issues, discusses the current literature on the subject, and explores major controversies. The Handbook also directs the interested reader to further sources of information.The expert contributors cover both traditional and more current concerns including: history of thought on trade policy the development of multilateral organizations such as the World Trade Organization border restrictions and subsidies regional trade agreements trade and the environment animal, plant and food safety measures international protection of intellectual property and sanctions. Presenting a broad and state-of-the-art perspective on the topic, this highly accessible Handbook will prove an invaluable resource to researchers, academics, policymakers and practitioners concerned with international trade policy.

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9781848443129

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'This book obtains its broad expertise by pulling together expertise from a wide range of experts in the way that each chapter is written by authors specialized in the topic addressed... This Handbook on international trade policy is a good summary of theories, policy instruments and their effects and is written in an understandable manner. Most parts are suited for students and those who want to start understanding international trade policy. It is also useful for researchers, policy-makers and practitioners looking for quick guidance on different topics in international trade policy. The clear structure of the book organized by topics allows for a quick and easy reference.' -- Martin Grass, Quarterly Journal of International Agriculture

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Edited by William A. Kerr, University Distinguished Professor, Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics, University of Saskatchewan and James D. Gaisford, Professor of Economics, University of Calgary, Canada

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