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Paperback. Using the Global Trade Analysis Project (GTAP) model of world trade and economic activity, this title analyzes the expected trade and other economic impacts of the prospective Free Trade Agreement. It examines bilateral trade and investment flows, bilateral trade frictions, and implications of the prospective accords. Num Pages: 123 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FB; 1KBB; KCLT1. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 231 x 162 x 8. Weight in Grams: 222.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
The Peterson Institute for International Economics
Condition
New
SKU
V9780881323962
ISBN
9780881323962
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 21.99
€ 16.95

Paperback. Examines whether the large and growing account deficit is a problem, and if so, how the problem can be solved. A central policy conclusion of this study is that it is increasingly important that the United States reduce its external current account deficit. This deficit is no longer benign as it arguably was in the late 1990s. Num Pages: 304 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; KFFD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 549.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
The Peterson Institute for International Economics
Condition
New
SKU
V9780881323993
ISBN
9780881323993
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 22.20

Paperback. Examines how public finance shapes individual preferences towards immigration policy in the United States. Immigration is an issue capable of dividing otherwise like-minded people. Identify a group whose members tend to agree on political issues and one finds that within the group there is no strong majority opinion about US immigration policy. Num Pages: 73 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFFN; JPQB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 154 x 7. Weight in Grams: 154.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
The Peterson Institute for International Economics
Condition
New
SKU
V9780881324006
ISBN
9780881324006
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 17.88

Paperback. Indonesia is the largest Muslim country in the world. Would a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the country be beneficial both economically and politically to the US? This book presents a case for improved trade relations between Indonesia and the US and recommends exploratory talks toward a US-Indonesia FTA. Series: Policy Analyses in International Economics. Num Pages: 214 pages. BIC Classification: 1FMN; 1KBB; KCLT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 226 x 154 x 16. Weight in Grams: 417.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
The Peterson Institute for International Economics
Condition
New
SKU
V9780881324020
ISBN
9780881324020
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 24.99
€ 18.72

Paperback. Since 1992, new issues have arisen in international taxation - for example, taxation of electronic commerce. This study analyzes the impact of taxes on industry location and profit shifting using new panel econometric studies. It also discusses and evaluates new paradigms that have been suggested for the international tax system. Num Pages: 592 pages, graphs, charts, index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; KFFD1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 161 x 17. Weight in Grams: 472.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
The Peterson Institute for International Economics
Condition
New
SKU
V9780881324051
ISBN
9780881324051
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 22.15

Paperback. Explores the dysfunctional state of US high-skilled immigration laws. This title recommends a coherent set of immediate reforms, which should aim to facilitate continuously high and increasingly economically necessary levels of high-skilled immigration to the United States. Series: Policy Analyses in International Economics. Num Pages: 132 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFFN; KCF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 227 x 159 x 9. Weight in Grams: 231.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
The Peterson Institute for International Economics
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780881324136
ISBN
9780881324136
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 21.99
€ 16.95

Paperback. Presents specific proposals for how China's exchange rate and capital account policies might be modified over the medium term. This book contrasts the features of a "stay the course" policy with those of a bolder "three stage" approach that seeks to reduce more rapidly the current undervaluation of the renminbi. Series: Policy Analyses in International Economics. Num Pages: 112 pages, graphs, charts, index. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 1KBB; JPS; KCL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 160 x 7. Weight in Grams: 204.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
The Peterson Institute for International Economics
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780881324167
ISBN
9780881324167
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 24.99
€ 18.72

Paperback. The controversy within the United States over China's exchange rate policy has generated a series of legislative proposals to restrict the discretion of the US Treasury Department in determining currency manipulation. This book reviews Treasury's reports to Congress on exchange rate policy and Congress' treatment of them. Series: Policy Analyses in International Economics. Num Pages: 112 pages, graphs, charts, index. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 1KBB; KCL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 152 x 9. Weight in Grams: 231.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
The Peterson Institute for International Economics
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780881324198
ISBN
9780881324198
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 19.59

Paperback. Evaluates various options in terms of the degree to which they create a level playing field for US industry, their effectiveness in guarding against emissions leakage, their impact on the cost of emissions reductions to the US economy, and the extent to which they would hurt or support efforts for constructive engagement with other nations. Num Pages: 112 pages, graphs, charts, index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPQB; RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 226 x 155 x 7. Weight in Grams: 195.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
The Peterson Institute for International Economics
Condition
New
SKU
V9780881324204
ISBN
9780881324204
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 17.82

Paperback. It is generally accepted that Social Security must be reformed, but there is little agreement on what should be done to reform the program. This book looks at the social pension reforms of 12 other countries, assesses the US Social Security program, and evaluates how these twelve models inform opportunities for adaptation of the system. Num Pages: 384 pages, graphs, charts, index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JKS; KFFP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 226 x 150 x 30. Weight in Grams: 748.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
The Peterson Institute for International Economics
Edition
1 New
Condition
New
SKU
V9780881324259
ISBN
9780881324259
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 22.32

Paperback. Looks at the long-run prospects for the international economic position of the United States, with particular focus on the growth of the US trade deficit and foreign debt and prospective foreign financing of this debt. Editor(s): Bergsten, C. Fred. Series: Special Report Series. Num Pages: 92 pages, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPQB; KCL; KCX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 221 x 150 x 8. Weight in Grams: 159.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
The Peterson Institute for International Economics
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780881324327
ISBN
9780881324327
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 16.09

Paperback. NAFTA's revision remains a centerpiece of US trade-policy debate. This volume analyzes the national policies of US, Canada, and Mexico and envisions NAFTA's role in crafting laws and reconciling existing legislation in an effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Num Pages: 248 pages, graphs, charts, index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; KCN; RNPG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UF) Further/Higher Education. Dimension: 226 x 152 x 10. Weight in Grams: 268.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
The Peterson Institute for International Economics
Edition
1 New
Condition
New
SKU
V9780881324365
ISBN
9780881324365
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 19.55

Paperback. An assessment of the current commercial relationship between the US and Egypt that provides concrete suggestions for enhancing and expanding specific areas of their economic relationship, such as market access, services, trade facilitation and development Series: Policy Analyses in International Economics. Num Pages: 137 pages, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: 1HBE; 1KBB; KCLT; KFFM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 226 x 150 x 10. Weight in Grams: 227.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
The Peterson Institute for International Economics
Edition
1 New
Condition
New
SKU
V9780881324396
ISBN
9780881324396
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 24.99
€ 18.68

Paperback. The first and most comprehensive guide to the region. Series: Explorer's Complete. Num Pages: 512 pages, Black-and-white photographs and maps throughout. BIC Classification: 1KBBEY; WTH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 155 x 32. Weight in Grams: 826.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Countryman Press Inc. United States
Edition
2nd Edition
Number of pages
512
Condition
New
SKU
V9780881507980
ISBN
9780881507980
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 36.99
€ 31.22

Paperback. "A classy series with encyclopedic coverage."-National Geographic Explorer Series: Explorer's Complete. Num Pages: 416 pages, Black-and-white photographs and maps throughout. BIC Classification: 1KBBWC; WTH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 570.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Countryman Press Inc. United States
Edition
Second Edition
Number of pages
416
Condition
New
SKU
V9780881509564
ISBN
9780881509564
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 20.48

Paperback. These essays on the Constitution were written by busy men in the midst of an active public and professional life, written with immense haste, and without proper time for consultation. Editor(s): Commager, Henry Steele. Series: Crofts Classics. Num Pages: 160 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; LND. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 126 x 188 x 10. Weight in Grams: 150.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1949
Publisher
Wiley-Blackwell
Edition
17th Edition
Number of pages
146
Condition
New
SKU
V9780882950419
ISBN
9780882950419
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.91

Paperback. Series: American History S. Num Pages: 213 pages, b/w photos. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJPG; HBJK; HBLW3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 205 x 137 x 8. Weight in Grams: 246.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Harlan Davidson
Edition
2nd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780882952260
ISBN
9780882952260
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 30.91

Paperback. In preparing the long-awaited second edition of his well-liked text, Kent Newmyer consulted the best and most relevant of the recent scholarship on the antebellum Court, prompting him to revise important points in the story of the Court's evolution. Series: American History S. Num Pages: 192 pages, b/w photos. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; JP; LAZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 205 x 134 x 11. Weight in Grams: 234.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Harlan Davidson
Edition
2nd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780882952413
ISBN
9780882952413
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 30.71

Paperback. This book highlights Mexico's stunning geographical, ethnic, and social diversity and focuses primarily on the period since independence in 1821. Effectively summarizing Mexico's rich history, this book delineates some of the major processes at the national level, as well as on regional and local counter-currents. Num Pages: 164 pages, photos & maps. BIC Classification: 1KLCM; HBJK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 149 x 11. Weight in Grams: 260.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Wiley-Blackwell
Number of pages
164
Condition
New
SKU
V9780882952635
ISBN
9780882952635
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 29.70

Paperback. In this engaging, succinct study of the accomplishments and difficulties of the young American republic, key historical questions are discussed with references to important scholarship. Series: American History S. Num Pages: 120 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; JP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 205 x 138 x 8. Weight in Grams: 150.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1967
Publisher
Harlan Davidson
Condition
New
SKU
V9780882957043
ISBN
9780882957043
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 34.48

Paperback. A principal theme of the 1920s was "paradox," and Professor Carter explains the tensions that existed between city and country, progress and nostalgia for the past, progressive attitudes and the persistence of bigotry. Series: American History S. Num Pages: 132 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 203 x 136 x 10. Weight in Grams: 198.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1975
Publisher
Harlan Davidson
Edition
2nd Edition
Number of pages
132
Condition
New
SKU
V9780882957173
ISBN
9780882957173
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 30.71

Paperback. In his latest publication, William L. O'Neill presents a concise critical history of the New Left, the thinking, people, and events that helped shape the 1960s in America, and its principal heir, the Academic Left. Series: American History S. Num Pages: 144 pages, index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJPK; HBJK; HBWS2; JPFF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 203 x 136 x 8. Weight in Grams: 168.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Harlan Davidson
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
144
Condition
New
SKU
V9780882959603
ISBN
9780882959603
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 30.71

Paperback. While the story of John B. Rayner is not widely known, this African American educator and Populist leader, the son of a politically powerful white slaveholder from North Carolina, was a political maverick who dared to challenge the Democratic Party and the Post-Civil War South's racial orthodoxy. Indeed, John B. Num Pages: 150 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BGH; JFSL3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 142 x 9. Weight in Grams: 194.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Harlan Davidson
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780882959610
ISBN
9780882959610
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 30.81

Hardcover. Editor(s): Evans, Susan Toby. Series: Pre-Columbian Art at Dumbarton Oaks. Num Pages: 304 pages, 110 color illustrations, 93 halftones. BIC Classification: 1KLCM; ACG; AGC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 315 x 240 x 25. Weight in Grams: 1976.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Dumbarton Oaks Research Library & Collection United States
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
SKU
V9780884023456
ISBN
9780884023456
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 70.07
€ 67.40

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