The Regulation of International Trade

Drawing on a wide variety of classic and contemporary sources, respected authors Trebilcock, Howse and Eliason here provide a critical analysis of the institutions and agreements that have shaped international trade rules. In light of the growing debate over globalization, they include special sections with examinations of topics such as:_x005F_x000D_ _x005F_x000D_ agriculture_x005F_x000D_ services and Trade-Related Intellectual Property Rights_x005F_x000D_ labour rights_x005F_x000D_ the environment_x005F_x000D_ migration_x005F_x000D_ competition._x005F_x000D_ Drawing on previous highly praised editions, this comprehensive text is an invaluable guide to students of economics, law, politics and international relations. Now fully updated, this fourth edition includes full coverage of new developments including the Doha trade round, the proliferation of Preferential Trade Agreements, the debate on trade, climate change and green energy, the response of the trading system to the 2007--10 financial and economic crisis, the controversy over trade and exchange rate manipulation, and the growing body of WTO dispute resolution case law.