The Free Trade Adventure: The WTO, the Uruguay Round and Globalism--A Critique
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| Rating | : | 4.72 (977 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1856497682 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 352 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-11-14 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
The author reviews the history of 20th century trade agreements. He also examines the benefits and hidden costs of the WTO Agreements in both economic and non-economic terms.. This superb account explains the theory of free trade and how it has been put into practice. Free trade lies at the heart of the new era of globalization. He traces what happened to GATT, with its quite narrow ambit, before the USA pushed the world into the Uruguay Round
Graham Dunkley's incisive analysis shows that resistance may be preferable to adaptation.' Business SA 'Provides an interesting insight into the variety of "special interests" which have helped to promote an opening of the global economy, while fuelling regionalism and selective protectionism.' Chris Scholl, International Politics 'Provide a thoroughly useful guide to the issues involved.' Ali Mchumo, Managing Director of the Common Fund for Commodities (CFC) . 'Goes a long way towards redressing the imbalance in the debate on the desirability of free trade
Graham Dunkley is at Victoria University of Technology, Melbourne, Australia.
Five Stars Good initial information bout the WTO and other relevant programs concerning global politics.