Dmitry Grozoubinski

Why Politicians Lie About Trade (eBook, ePUB)

... and What You Need to Know About It

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Produktbeschreibung

'An absolute masterclass in how to communicate complex information simply' Ian Dunt, author

'It succeeds both in explaining how global trade works and in illustrating how [it] affects things many voters actually care about: jobs, national security, climate change, and so on' Financial Times

Why Politicians Lie About Trade reveals how international trade really works and the compromises and deals nations must make to take part in it.

With clear writing and lively case studies, a former trade negotiator takes readers on an often humorous tour of the various agreements, tariffs, taxes and disputes intrinsic to global trading.

Dmitry Grozoubinski reveals the underlying political and geographical forces that shape the impact of trade on topics as diverse and important as food, jobs, gender, conflict and climate change. And he reveals what politicians cover-up about the system and why it matters.

Why Politicians Lie About Trade lights up a little-understood network that runs our world with brevity and humour.It contains everything you need to know about international trade and is an ideal companion to titles which explain commerce such as the Undercover Economist, Taxtopia and Freakonomics.

This book has been enthusiastically recommended by the Financial Times and the World Trade Review and by authors such as Ian Dunt and James O'Brien. Ian Dunt wrote: 'I laughed more than I do in most comedies. I learned more than I do from the news.'

Reviews

'For some time, there has been a clear gap in the market for a guide to trade policy to help those with an interest to gain a better understanding of this important field and enable them to engage more actively in trade policy debates. Dmitry Grozoubinski's Why Politicians Lie About Trade fits the bill admirably.' Justin Brown, the Lowy Institute

'Despite being an entertaining read, his book is no joke. Structured in two parts, it succeeds both in explaining how global trade works and in illustrating how the rather rarefied topic of international trade policy affects things many voters actually care about: jobs, national security, climate change, and so on. Given how protectionism is increasingly touted as a simple solution to complex social and economic strains, it is also excellently timed. Felix Martin, Financial Times

'You will come out of it far more knowledgeable than you went in, and shielded from some of the more egregious deceit politicians want to inflict on you. You'll also laugh out loud.' Ian Dunt, author of How Westminster Works

'Written by a former trade negotiator who has trained many British diplomats, this book is authoritative, yet and here's the strange part actually fun to read. Dmitry Grozoubinski has a rare knack for explaining complex information in an accessible and light-hearted way.' Richard Baldwin, Professor of International Economics

'Writing a 300-page book on international trade policy issues in a way that is not only accessible but also entertaining would be a serious challenge for most authors. Dmitry Grozoubinski's new book rises to that challenge.' Chris Horseman, Bordelex

'Much of the book's strength lies in its language. It largely avoids technical and academic-style terminology, and the content is presented with a wry and sometimes mischievous sense of humour. This approach makes even the most arcane and obscure parts of the book engaging.' Justin Brown, the Lowy Institute

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Canbury
• Erscheinungstermin: 23. Mai 2024
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781914487125
• Artikelnr.: 68975052

Autorenporträt

Dmitry Grozoubinski is a negotiations and trade policy expert known for his superpower: an ability to explain the complexities of trade and economics. A former Australian trade negotiator and current Executive Director of the Geneva Trade Platform in Switzerland, he has trained hundreds of government negotiators, civil servants and corporate officers all over the world in how trade policy works, how trade agreements are negotiated, and how those on the outside can shape their outcomes. Dmitry has appeared on TV multiple times, is a frequent guest on radio and podcasts, and has been extensively quoted in agenda-setting media from the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal to Time Magazine and the Economist. Prior to launching his own consultancy, Dmitry represented Australia at the World Trade Organization on such issues as agriculture, trade facilitation, women's economic empowerment and economic development. He negotiated for Australia at the 10th WTO Ministerial Conference and the 14th United Nations Conference on Trade and Development quadrennial. Dmitry built his consultancy off the back of explaining trade issues and especially the trade implications of Brexit on Twitter, where his account is perhaps the most followed of any trade expert in the world. Since being appointed the first Executive Director of the Geneva Trade Platform, he has helped guide the organization into a position of prominence within the trade landscape. The Platform has hosted the key policy addresses of the United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai and the Executive Vice President of the European Commission, Vladis Dombrovskis, as well as speeches by Nobel Peace Prize winners, the WTO Director-General and dozens of Ambassadors. Commentators have welcomed his first book, Why Politicians Lie About Trade (Canbury), as an entertaining and informative introduction to international trade. The Financial Times called it "great", while the Lowy Institute in Australia hailed its "wry and sometimes mischievous sense of humour." In his review, Justin Brown of the Lowy Institute wrote: "For some time, there has been a clear gap in the market for a guide to trade policy to help those with an interest to gain a better understanding of this important field and enable them to engage more actively in trade policy debates. Dmitry Grozoubinski's Why Politicians Lie About Trade fits the bill admirably."

Inhaltsangabe

Chapter 1: I’m Sorry You Have to Care 9
Part 1: How Trade Works 19
Chapter 2: Why is Trade Policy? 21
Chapter 3: What is Trade Policy? 45
Chapter 4: Trade’s Policy Drivers 51
Chapter 5: Goods Trade 59
Chapter 6: Services Trade 85
Chapter 7: Free Trade Agreements 101
Chapter 8: Trade Negotiation Secrecy 125
Chapter 9: The World Trade Organization 133
Chapter 10: Trade Integration: Customs Unions 153
Chapter 11: Trade Integration: Regulations and Single Markets 165
Part 2: Trade and the Things You May Actually Care About 177
Chapter 12: Trade and Jobs 179
Chapter 13: Trade and National Security 195
Chapter 14: Trade and Climate Change 215
Chapter 15: Trade and Peace 239
Chapter 16: Trade and Investor State Dispute Settlement 251
Chapter 17: Trade and More 257
Conclusion 277
Index 281
Acknowledgements 297
About the Author 301