Globalisation and International Trade Liberalisation: Continuity and Change

by Martin Richardson (Editor)

Overview

While integration in the modern world economy is quite different to its counterpart in the last century, national borders are still extremely significant as trade barriers, and the international discussion of globalisation is paramount. This volume centres on two broad themes: the desirability, or otherwise, of globalisation and the practical mechanics of, and prospects for, increased multinational international trade liberalisation.

Progress on competition policy issues are discussed along with the future of financial institutions, national policies, the scope of possible future expansion of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), and its dispute-settlement mechanism in light of recent trans-Atlantic disputes.

With a diversity of opinions from contributors prominent in fields ranging from business and academia through to Non Governmental Organisations (NGOs) such as the WTO and the British Commonwealth, this is a fascinating look at globalisation and trade. Both foreign policy and economics academics will find this book invaluable, along with policymakers and NGOs.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781840643503
Publisher:	Edward Elgar Publishing
Publication date:	07/25/2000
Pages:	224
Product dimensions:	6.20(w) x 9.30(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

Edited by Martin Richardson, Professor of Economics, The Australian National University, Australia

Table of Contents

Contents: 1. Globalisation and International Trade Liberalisation 2. The Global Economy 3. Is Globalisation Today Really Different from Globalisation a Hundred Years Ago? 4. Balanced Growth 5. It’s a Small World After All 6. Globalisation and New Zealand 7. Competition Policies 8. Link Issues and the New Round 9. Multilateralism and Minilateralism 10. Multilateralism and the WTO 11. The WTOs Dispute Settlement Mechanism 12. The Future of International Financial Institutions 13. Polanyi Revisited 14. Rapporteur’s Report Index Contributors: M.D. Bordo, R. Deane, B. Eichengreen, T. Groser, T. Hazledine, J.F. Helliwell, D.A. Irwin, J. Kelsey, P. Lane, D. McKinnon, A.I. Mendelowitz, M. Moore, M. Richardson, D. Robertson, A. Sundakov, K.M. Vautier

Editorial Reviews

'Although the book is mainly concerned with trade issues, an interesting chapter by New Zealand's Alex Sundakov assesses the role played by the World Bank in the provision of international finance and economic surveillance in recent decades. Although he concludes that they still play a valuable role, he shows that their role has not always been benign. In all, students of international economic relations will find this a useful, informative and yet non-technical volume on the subject of the global economy, which provides a balanced presentation of differing opinions about the subject of globalisation and the issues that it presents for policymakers at the start of the twenty-first century.'

Nigel Grimwade

'A topical book that discusses the most important issues involved in proposals for further globalisation. Competition policy and the future of financial institutions, national policies and proposals for expansion of the World Trade Organisation are all treated very clearly.'

Aslib Book Guide

'The book is a useful addition to the literature on integration and globalisation. . . It does go some way to challenge stereotypical ideas and thus it deserves to be read more widely than by specialists in foreign affairs and economics.'

Mia Mikic

'The essays are well written and thought-provoking.'

John McCallum

'Will the globalisation of the world economy create a new kind of global society in the new millennium, or will the competitive pressures unleashed by globalisation undermine social cohesion altogether? If nation states disintegrate, will internet traders and non-governmental pressure groups create a new kind of international political economy? These are just some of the "big issues" addressed in a rigorous fashion by the distinguished contributors to this important book.'

Mark Casson