U.S. Trade Issues: A Reference Handbook

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An expert analysis of key issues, individuals, and developments in U.S. trade policy from national, regional, and global perspectives. What is the proper balance between free trade and protecting the American economy U.S. Trade Issues: A Reference Handbook is a timely exploration of this vital and politically sensitive question, one that emerged as a crucial issue in the 2008 presidential election. Written by a former chairman of the U.S. International Trade Commission, it provides an authoritative, accessible, and unbiased review of the defining events, principal players, and key controversies in U.S. trade policy. U.S. Trade Issues describes American trade policies from the days of the republic to the present, focusing most intently on the post-World War II era. It explores a number of current issues, including the Doha Round of Multilateral Negotiations, NAFTA, and the president's trade authority. In addition, the handbook looks at American trade policy in the context of an increasingly globalized world economy.

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U.S. Trade Issues: A Reference Handbook is an essential and core addition to both school and community library Economic reference collections, and is highly recommended for non-specialist general readers with an interest in American trade in the modern global economy. * Midwest Book Review *
The book can serve as an excellent starting point for acquiring an understanding of world trade as well as a comprehensive reference for those who wish to augment or refresh their knowledge. * ARBAonline *
In this handbook, Eckes, a former Chairman of the US International Trade Commission, presents a comprehensive overview of the history, issues, influential countries, organizations, and people associated with US trade. Convenient chapter groupings present focused relevant articles, followed by useful bibliographic references. Also included are a chronology, biographical sketches of powerful players in US trade, a directory of organizations, and lists of printed and online resources, including books, government documents, videos, websites and internet databases. * Reference & Research Book News *
Part of the 'ontemporary World Issues' series, available in print and e-book formats, this well-organized, easy-to-use volume explores the background and history of American trade and provides an analytical survey of diverse concerns relevant to US trade and their possible resolutions on issues ranging from the global environment to human rights. . . . Recommended. Public, academic, lower-division undergraduate and up, and practitioner library collections. * Choice *

Author Bio

Alfred E. Eckes, Jr., is Ohio Eminent Research Professor at Ohio University, Athens, OH.