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Paperback. During the 1980s and 1990s, intellctual property rights (IPRs) were strengthened in many countries. This study examines the claims of both advocates and opponents of this policy, analyzing the economic effects of extended international protection and partial harmonization of IPRs. Num Pages: 150 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 3JJPN; 3JJPR; KCL; LNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 153 x 15. Weight in Grams: 404.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Institute for International Economics
- Number of pages
- 150
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780881322828
- ISBN
- 9780881322828
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€ 26.99€ 20.52
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Paperback. Examines India's economic history and analyzes its implications for today's country. The authors explore the theoretical results had the country followed different strategies. Chapters focus on trade issues, external factors, and foreign direct investment, and look to the future. Num Pages: 200 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FKA; 3JH; 3JJ; KCL; KCP; KCZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 154 x 11. Weight in Grams: 272.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Peterson Institute
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780881322804
- ISBN
- 9780881322804
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€ 19.00€ 16.95
€ 19.00
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Paperback. Examines the prospects for a Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTTA) in the light of new challenges to trade negotiations posed by global financial crisis. The text focuses on policy reforms made in Latin America, and assesses the "readiness" of countries wishing to participate in the FTTA. Num Pages: 80 pages. BIC Classification: 1K; KCB; KCLT1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 159 x 296 x 9. Weight in Grams: 220.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Peterson Institute
- Edition
- First Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780881322750
- ISBN
- 9780881322750
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Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 17.82
€ 23.99
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Paperback. A primer on the policy implications of electronic commerce. This study is aimed at policy makers concerned with formulating an appropriate response to the trend. It is also suitable for business decision makers unsure of governments' reactions to electronic commerce. Num Pages: 150 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: KCBM; KJK; KNP; URY; UT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 154 x 12. Weight in Grams: 336.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Institute for International Economics
- Edition
- 0th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780881322743
- ISBN
- 9780881322743
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Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 17.82
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Paperback. This study focuses on trade protection Europe, analysing those sectors in the European Union that have the highest protection profiles. The author assesses the costs to consumers and the effects on employment. Num Pages: 100 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1D; KCB; KCLT; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 161 x 21. Weight in Grams: 572.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Peterson Institute
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780881322736
- ISBN
- 9780881322736
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Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 24.74
€ 33.99
€ 24.74
Paperback. When this study was initiated it was expected that the Multilateral Agreement on Investment (MAI) would be successfully negotiated. The author evaluates the quality of the MAI, explores the negotiations themselves and why they failed, and assesses the issues of multilateral rules for investment. Num Pages: 250 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JPS; KFFM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 153 x 17. Weight in Grams: 254.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Institute for International Economics
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780881322729
- ISBN
- 9780881322729
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Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 20.43
€ 26.99
€ 20.43
Paperback. This study argues that the Exchange Stabilization Fund is an important element of US foreign and economic policy and that it should remain controlled by the Treasury. Henning also covers the legislative history of the ESF and proposes principles by which the Fund should be administered. Series: Policy Analyses in International Economics. Num Pages: 140 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPQB; JPS; KCBM; KCL; KCP; KCZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 152 x 7. Weight in Grams: 181.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Institute for International Economics
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780881322712
- ISBN
- 9780881322712
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Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 17.82
€ 23.99
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Paperback. Re-examines the US trade-political landscape, showing how trade advocates and labour and environmental sceptics differ significantly in their views and their political and organizational cultures. The authors show how this challenge differs from that of traditional trade protectionism. Num Pages: 100 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJPR; JPQB; KCLT; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 152 x 8. Weight in Grams: 177.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Institute for International Economics
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780881322699
- ISBN
- 9780881322699
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Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 17.82
€ 23.99
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Paperback. This text analyzes four key US trade bills, providing a brief legislative history for each bill and outlining the methodology used in their analysis. The book pays special attention to the role of campaign contributions in influencing voting decisions. Series: Policy Analyses in International Economics. Num Pages: 100 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPHV; JPQB; KCLT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 153 x 5. Weight in Grams: 91.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Institute for International Economics
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780881322675
- ISBN
- 9780881322675
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Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 17.82
€ 23.99
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Paperback. This study describes the experiences of foreign-invested firms in the mainland Chinese economy and projects the implications of those experiences for the foreign commercial policies of the industrial countries, including the United States. Num Pages: 350 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPC; KCC; KCLT; KCM; KFFM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 153 x 16. Weight in Grams: 449.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Institute for International Economics
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780881322637
- ISBN
- 9780881322637
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Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 24.74
€ 33.99
€ 24.74
Paperback. This text explains why a shift in Japanese fiscal and monetary policies would be in Japan's interest. It demonstrates that economic stagnation in the 1990s is the result of mistaken policies of fiscal austerity and financial laissez-faire, rather than any structural failures of the "Japan Model". Num Pages: 180 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; KCBM; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 154 x 11. Weight in Grams: 308.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Peterson Institute
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780881322620
- ISBN
- 9780881322620
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Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 20.43
€ 26.99
€ 20.43
Paperback. This text assesses the agreement between 69 countries to open their telecommunications service markets, and the agreement between 28 countries to eliminate tariffs on IT goods by the year 2000. It provides information on developments and suggests ways it can be shaped to provide maximum benefits. Editor(s): Hufbauer, Gary Clyde; Wada, Erika. Num Pages: 248 pages, tables, figures. BIC Classification: KCLT; KNTT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 154 x 14. Weight in Grams: 381.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Institute for International Economics
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780881322576
- ISBN
- 9780881322576
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Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 20.48
€ 26.99
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Paperback. The Uruguay Round Agreement on Agriculture (URAA) replaced non-tariff barriers with bound tariffs, curbed subsidies, and codified domestic agricultural programmes. This study argues that multilateral, regional, and unilateral paths could be coordinated to liberalize agricultual trade. Series: Policy Analyses in International Economics. Num Pages: 170 pages, tables, figures. BIC Classification: KCLT; KNAC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 155 x 8. Weight in Grams: 227.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Institute for International Economics
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780881322569
- ISBN
- 9780881322569
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Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 17.82
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Paperback. This analysis of prospective developments on the Korean peninsula, addresses the possibilities of war, collapse and gradual adjustment. It considers the economic conditions and policies in the North, the food crisis, the nuclear energy / nuclear weapons issues, and the possibility of refugee flows. Editor(s): Noland, Marcus. Series: Special Report Series. Num Pages: 274 pages, tables, figures. BIC Classification: 1FPK; KCL; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 154 x 14. Weight in Grams: 404.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Institute for International Economics
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780881322552
- ISBN
- 9780881322552
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Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 17.82
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Paperback. This text discusses the 1997 WTO financial services negotiations and the agreement reached. It identifies any shortcomings and suggests ways it can be bolstered. It offers a blueprint for future efforts to liberalize financial services and emphasizes that the agreement was only the beginning. Num Pages: 390 pages, tabs. BIC Classification: KCBM; KCLF; KFFK; KNST. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 522.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Peterson Institute
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780881322545
- ISBN
- 9780881322545
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Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 20.43
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€ 20.43
Paperback. This volume argues that Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation's (APEC) trade and investment liberalization can be compatible with environmental protection. It identifies the issues that must be dealt with internationally and proposes an environmental action agenda for APEC. Num Pages: 208 pages, tables, figures, index. BIC Classification: 1F; KCN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 152 x 11. Weight in Grams: 322.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Institute for International Economics
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780881322507
- ISBN
- 9780881322507
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Condition: New
€ 24.99€ 18.68
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€ 18.68
Paperback. This monograph accompanies the book entitled "Global Competition Policy". It outlines major conclusions and proposals. Editor(s): Graham, Edward M.; Richardson, J.David. Num Pages: 71 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: KCL; KJF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 153 x 7. Weight in Grams: 163.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- The Peterson Institute for International Economics United States
- Edition
- 1St Edition
- Number of pages
- 71
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780881322491
- ISBN
- 9780881322491
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Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 11.77
€ 13.99
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Paperback. The author of this work recommends that European institutions and policy processes be strengthened, representation of the monetary union in the G-7 be consolidated, and that European, American, and Japanese authorities cooperate to reduce instability during the transition to monetary union. Series: Policy Analyses in International Economics. Num Pages: 80 pages, tables. BIC Classification: 1D; JPSN2; KCA; KCBM; KCL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 153 x 5. Weight in Grams: 136.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Peterson Institute
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780881322453
- ISBN
- 9780881322453
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Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 11.77
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Paperback. This text examines the benefits and risks of international economic integration, and criticizes mainstream economists for not emphasizing its dangers. It argues that the "winners" have as much at stake from the possible consequences of social instability exposed by globalization, as the "losers". Num Pages: 128 pages, tables, figures. BIC Classification: JFFS; JH; KCLT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 159 x 8. Weight in Grams: 192.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- The Peterson Institute for International Economics United States
- Number of pages
- 128
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780881322415
- ISBN
- 9780881322415
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Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 20.43
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Paperback. This text offers recommendations to deal with issues such as investment, environment, trade, labour standards, and accession to the WTO. It discusses: the Uruguay Round accords; the remaining barriers to trade; regional and multilateral initiatives; and the political support for negotiations. Editor(s): Schott, Jeffrey J. Num Pages: 350 pages, tables, figures. BIC Classification: KCLT1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 154 x 17. Weight in Grams: 494.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Peterson Institute
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780881322354
- ISBN
- 9780881322354
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 17.82
€ 23.99
€ 17.82