This text is about positive and normative issues in international trade and focuses on methods of applied analysis. It includes essential theory sections and chapters dealing with imperfect competition and other new trade theory topics. It also identifies the implications and weaknesses of the various theories and models in terms of empirical implementation. In summary, the text provides a complete and up-to-date approach to applied international trade analysis.
Table of contents:
PART 1: THE TRADING WORLD: PATTERNS AND POLICY
The Pattern of International Trade and Factor Flows
The Instruments and Environment of Trade Policy
PART 2: COMPETITIVE MARKETS: TRADE AND TRADE POLICY
The Ricardian Framework
The Factor-Abundance Model
Trade Policy
Factor Specificity, Mobility and Unemployment
Multidimensional Extensions of Trade Theory
Empirical Tests of the Factor-Abundance Model
PART 3: IMPERFECTLY COMPETITIVE MARKETS: TRADE AND TRADE POLICY
Imperfect Competition
Trade Policy in Imperfectly Competitive Markets
Multinational Production
PART 4: SPECIAL TOPICS
Economic Integration
Exchange Rates and International Trade
Growth and International Trade
Appendix: Data Methods and Sources
References and Additional Reading
Table of contents:
PART 1: THE TRADING WORLD: PATTERNS AND POLICY
The Pattern of International Trade and Factor Flows
The Instruments and Environment of Trade Policy
PART 2: COMPETITIVE MARKETS: TRADE AND TRADE POLICY
The Ricardian Framework
The Factor-Abundance Model
Trade Policy
Factor Specificity, Mobility and Unemployment
Multidimensional Extensions of Trade Theory
Empirical Tests of the Factor-Abundance Model
PART 3: IMPERFECTLY COMPETITIVE MARKETS: TRADE AND TRADE POLICY
Imperfect Competition
Trade Policy in Imperfectly Competitive Markets
Multinational Production
PART 4: SPECIAL TOPICS
Economic Integration
Exchange Rates and International Trade
Growth and International Trade
Appendix: Data Methods and Sources
References and Additional Reading