Making global trade work for people.

This volume takes on the issue of international trade and globalization in a constructive and affirmative way. In so doing, it confronts the antiglobalization forces by arguing the classical gains from international trade and specialization in a nontechnical and persuasive style. Published in association with the United Nations Development Programme, this work is based on solid market economics with an eye to defusing the emotionalism and irrational fears that invariably arise. Several background papers form the basis for the text, which begins with a focus on trade and human resources; the institutional structure of international trade, particularly the WTO; how trade can aid in achieving sustainable development; and reform in the trading system. Next comes a discussion of various issues that perennially arise in trade negotiations, including agricultural commodities, raw materials, manufactures, textiles and clothing, dumping and subsidies, intellectual property, trade-related investment measures, services, competition policy and government procurement, product standards, and trade links to environmental policy. Excellent chapter references; outstanding glossary. ^BSumming Up: Highly recommended. Undergraduate collections. I. Walter New York University