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Paperback. The dollar rose about 35 percent in real terms from 1995 to the end of 2001, supporting the US economy of the late 1990s but pushing the current account deficit to a record high. This book looks at the impact of this, examining intervention to achieve desired currency values and the impact of a major dollar realignment on worldwide economies. Editor(s): Bergsten, C. Fred; Williamson, John. Num Pages: 300 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; KCBM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 164 x 17. Weight in Grams: 426.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
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- The Peterson Institute for International Economics
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- New
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- V9780881323788
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- 9780881323788
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Paperback. Considers the economic and political characteristics of Egypt as a potential FTA partner. This book examines the benefits and challenges in pursuing bilateral negotiations with Egypt, examines the Bush proposal for a regional arrangement, and assesses the impact of a prospective FTA on other trading partners and on the multilateral trading system. Series: Policy Analyses in International Economics. Num Pages: 100 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1HBE; 1KBB; KCLT1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). .
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- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- The Peterson Institute for International Economics
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- New
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- V9780881323689
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- 9780881323689
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Paperback. This analysis examines the impact the Alien Tort Statute, enacted in 1789, could have on trade and foreign direct investment. Its history is traced from the original intent to recent court interpretations, including a look at class-action suits over asbestos and apartheid. Series: Policy Analyses in International Economics. Num Pages: 100 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; KCLT; LNV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 232 x 153 x 6. Weight in Grams: 154.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
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- The Peterson Institute for International Economics
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- V9780881323665
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- 9780881323665
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Paperback. Between 1992 and 2000, US exports rose by 55 percent. By the year 2000, trade summed to 26 percent of US GDP, and the United States imported almost two-thirds of its oil and was the world's largest host country for foreign investors. This work contains case studies, and it presents a description of the facts that allows for discussion. Num Pages: 377 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; KCLT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 162 x 19. Weight in Grams: 567.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- The Peterson Institute for International Economics
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- New
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- V9780881323634
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- 9780881323634
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Paperback. The papers in this volume were presented at a conference in May 2003. Policy implications are summarized and the papers are organized around several topics such as: the conceptual case for FTAs and how they have worked in the past; and the specific agreements already being pursued or considered. Editor(s): Schott, Jeffrey J. Series: Special Report Series. Num Pages: 450 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1F; 1KBB; KCLT1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 157 x 23. Weight in Grams: 635.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- The Peterson Institute for International Economics
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- New
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- V9780881323610
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- 9780881323610
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Paperback. Reviews key issues in the debate about the effectiveness of development assistance, including the objectives of foreign aid, the process for selecting countries to receive aid, and how it should be delivered. It applies these lessons to President Bush's proposed Millennium Challenge Account. Num Pages: 194 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPS; KCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 178 x 111 x 11. Weight in Grams: 295.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- The Peterson Institute for International Economics
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- New
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- V9780881323542
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- 9780881323542
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Paperback. This report provides alternative views of how large a dollar depreciation would be needed to restore a sustainable position; analyzes the impact of currency misalignments on each of the three major economies; and discusses the role of exchange market intervention in addressing the issues. Editor(s): Bergsten, C. Fred; Williamson, John. Series: Special Report Series. Num Pages: 150 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; KCLF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 156 x 16. Weight in Grams: 463.
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- Paperback
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- 2003
- Publisher
- The Peterson Institute for International Economics
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- New
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- V9780881323511
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- 9780881323511
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Paperback. This volume is a successor of sorts to the Institute's 1986 volume "Toward Renewed Economic Growth In Latin America". It presents the work of a group of leading Latin American economists who were asked to think about the nature of the economic policy agenda that the region should be pursuing. Editor(s): Kuczynski, P.; Williamson, John. Num Pages: 400 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KL; KCB; KCS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 153 x 19. Weight in Grams: 553.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- The Peterson Institute for International Economics
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- New
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- V9780881323474
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- 9780881323474
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Paperback. Explores why Europe's growth slowed, what contribution information technology makes to growth, and what policies could facilitate economic transformation. It emphasizes a system with strong work incentives and competitive intensity. The authors conclude, that social programs and policies must be reoriented so that they encourage economic change. Num Pages: 360 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1D; 1FPJ; 1KBB; KCL; KCM; KCS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 152 x 20. Weight in Grams: 503.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- The Peterson Institute for International Economics
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- New
- SKU
- V9780881323436
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- 9780881323436
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Paperback. An assessment of the roles of the Overseas Private Investment Corporation. Drawing on evidence on the relationship between foreign direct investment and development and the impact of outward investment on the home economy, it outlines a series of reforms to make OPIC a more effective force. Num Pages: 150 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; KCL; KFFM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 152 x 9. Weight in Grams: 254.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- The Peterson Institute for International Economics
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- New
- SKU
- V9780881323429
- ISBN
- 9780881323429
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Paperback. An investigation of the dramatic decline in the proportion of workers represented by a labour union in the USA between 1977 and 1997. It relates this decline to changes in domestic spending, imports, exports, and the intensity in which labour is used for both union and non-union workers. Series: Globalization Balance Sheet S. Num Pages: 150 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; KCF; KCLT; KCZ; KNXB2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 156 x 6. Weight in Grams: 168.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- The Peterson Institute for International Economics
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- y First printing
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- New
- SKU
- V9780881323412
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- 9780881323412
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Paperback. This study considers and analyzes the proposal to tranform the North American free trade area into a common market along the lines of the European Common Market. It addresses issues of sovereignty and national interest and concludes with a look ahead toward a Free Trade Area of the Americas. Num Pages: 250 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KB; KCLT1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 18. Weight in Grams: 327.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- The Peterson Institute for International Economics
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- New
- SKU
- V9780881323283
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- 9780881323283
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Paperback. Free trade agreements are proliferating in the Asia-Pacific region. For the first time, Korea is pursuing such accords as part of a strategy to restructure its economy and sustain the recovery from its 1997-98 economic crisis. This work studies the benefits if Korea were to open talks with the USA. Series: Policy Analyses in International Economics. Num Pages: 100 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPK; 1KBB; KCLT1; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 222 x 152 x 6. Weight in Grams: 204.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- The Peterson Institute for International Economics
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- New
- SKU
- V9780881323115
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- 9780881323115
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Paperback. The Export-Import Bank of the United States was created in 1934 to promote US trade. It now helps US exporters meet the financial competition from from foreign export credit agencies. This book provides an analytical basis for evaluating the bank's future. Editor(s): Hufbauer, Gary Clyde; Rodriguez, Rita M. Series: Special Report Series. Num Pages: 250 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; KCLT; KFFK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 152 x 15. Weight in Grams: 426.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- The Peterson Institute for International Economics
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- New
- SKU
- V9780881323009
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- 9780881323009
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Paperback. The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) was a proposal to advance regional integration of the United States, Canada and Mexico. This analysis reviews: the environmental provisions of the NAFTA; the NAAEC; the situation at the US-Mexican border; and the trends in US environmental policy. Series: Policy Analyses in International Economics. Num Pages: 80 pages, tables, references, index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 1KBC; 1KLCM; 3JJPR; JPS; KCLF; KCLT1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 153 x 9. Weight in Grams: 177.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- The Peterson Institute for International Economics
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- New
- SKU
- V9780881322996
- ISBN
- 9780881322996
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Paperback. This study draws on data and surveys to examine the measurable and the perceived effects of globalization on American workers. It explores whether large relative losses will continue to limit US international economic initiatives and then looks at perceptions of globalization's effects. Num Pages: 150 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFFS; KCF; KCL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 152 x 8. Weight in Grams: 218.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Peterson Institute
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- First Edition
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- New
- SKU
- V9780881322958
- ISBN
- 9780881322958
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Paperback. By making a comparison between Japanese policy reaction to the financial and monetary crisis, American policymakers' reactions to the US Savings and Loan crisis and to earlier monetary challenges, this study puts the Japanese economic problems of the 1990s in perspective. Editor(s): Posen, Adam S.; Mikitani, Ryoichi. Series: Special Report Series. Num Pages: 200 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; 1KBB; 3JJPR; KCBM; KCLF; KCP; KCZ; KFF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 153 x 223 x 8. Weight in Grams: 336.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Institute for International Economics
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- New
- SKU
- V9780881322897
- ISBN
- 9780881322897
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Paperback. This volume analyzes the US and Japanese economies; their trade and financial relationships; and their roles in the provision of international public goods such as development assistance, environmental protection, and international security. Num Pages: 200 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; 1KBB; 3JJPR; JPS; KCL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 153 x 17. Weight in Grams: 472.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Peterson Institute
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- New
- SKU
- V9780881322866
- ISBN
- 9780881322866
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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
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- First Edition
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- New
- SKU
- V9780881322750
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- 9780881322750
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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
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- New
- SKU
- V9780881322712
- ISBN
- 9780881322712
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