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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
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- The Peterson Institute for International Economics
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- New
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- V9780881323115
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- 9780881323115
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Paperback. This work amplifies the research Theodore Moran presented in "Foreign Direct Investment and Development (1998), assessing the opportunities and dangers that foreign direct investment may present to the growth of developing countries. Series: Policy Analyses in International Economics. Num Pages: 100 pages. BIC Classification: KCL; KFFM; KJK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 6. Weight in Grams: 159.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- The Peterson Institute for International Economics
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- New
- SKU
- V9780881323139
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- 9780881323139
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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
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- 2001
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- The Peterson Institute for International Economics
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- New
- SKU
- V9780881323283
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- 9780881323283
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Paperback. Investigates what can be done to make the international capital market a constructive force in promoting development in emerging markets. The author says that the problem of cyclicality that has undermined the value of international borrowing cannot be tackled just, from the supply side, but will require actions from both creditors and debtors. Series: Policy Analyses in International Economics. Num Pages: 100 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: KCLF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 11. Weight in Grams: 218.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- The Peterson Institute for International Economics
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- New
- SKU
- V9780881323306
- ISBN
- 9780881323306
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Paperback. In this study, the authors move beyond the debate on the relative merits and risks of a social clause in trade agreements and focus on practical approaches for improving labour standards in a more intergrated global economy. Num Pages: 150 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFS; KCF; KCL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 155 x 10. Weight in Grams: 290.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- The Peterson Institute for International Economics
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- y First edition
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- New
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- V9780881323320
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- 9780881323320
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Paperback. Evaluates NAFTA's performance since its inception, comparing actual experience with both the objectives of the agreement's supporters and the charges of its critics. It examines future challenges and opportunities in the trade and investment relationships among the three partner countries and the broader implications for new trade initiatives. Num Pages: 390 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KB; JPS; KCLT1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 160 x 26. Weight in Grams: 744.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- The Peterson Institute for International Economics
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- New
- SKU
- V9780881323344
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- 9780881323344
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Paperback. This study examines the case for and against regional financial arrangements in East Asia. It describes the CMI, compares it with financial agreements in other regions, and recommends how the initiative can preserve its complementarity to multilateral institutions and be strengthened. Series: Policy Analyses in International Economics. Num Pages: 122 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FP; KCLF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 246 x 149 x 7. Weight in Grams: 204.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- The Peterson Institute for International Economics
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- New
- SKU
- V9780881323382
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- 9780881323382
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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
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- V9780881323412
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- 9780881323412
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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
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- 9780881323429
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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. The focus of this study is the potential contribution of inflation targeting as a framework for the conduct of monetary policy to the performance of the international financial system. It examines the challenges and opportunities presented by inflation targeting to different countries. Num Pages: 150 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: KCBM; KCLF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 230 x 170 x 13. Weight in Grams: 408.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- The Peterson Institute for International Economics
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- New
- SKU
- V9780881323450
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- 9780881323450
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Paperback. Has globalization gone far enough? This study uses the underlying data from Purchasing Power Parity Surveys to estimate the potential benefits from fully integrating goods markets among major OECD countries. It also provides insights into the degree to which Europe has become a single market. Num Pages: 200 pages. BIC Classification: KCL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 154 x 6. Weight in Grams: 168.
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- Paperback
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- 2004
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- The Peterson Institute for International Economics
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- New
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- V9780881323498
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- 9780881323498
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Paperback. A study of the "Washington consensus". The fundamental issues addressed in this monograph include whether industrial policy was indeed a major source of growth in the economies of Japan, Korea and Taiwan, and if so, whether it can be replicated under current institutional arrangements. Num Pages: 121 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1F; JFFS; KCL; KCP; KN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 233 x 153 x 9. Weight in Grams: 204.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
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- The Peterson Institute for International Economics
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- New
- SKU
- V9780881323504
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- 9780881323504
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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. Addresses two issues in international taxation - the nature and extent of the international mobility of foreign direct investment and how tax competition is affecting the structure of national tax systems, and how efforts at international coordination of tax policy will affect such changes. Num Pages: 120 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: KCLF; KFFD1; KFFM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 178 x 111. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- The Peterson Institute for International Economics
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- illustrated edition
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- New
- SKU
- V9780881323528
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- 9780881323528
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Paperback. This report brings together the views of policymakers on the benefits and limitations of regionalism. In dealing with the multiple issues of regionalism, the authors offer fresh insights and discuss ways in which Regional Development Banks (RDBs) may serve as catalysts for collective action. Editor(s): Birdsall, Nancy; Rojas-Suarez, Liliana. Num Pages: 200 pages, Illustrations, ports. BIC Classification: KCLF; KCM; KFFK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 178 x 111 x 13. Weight in Grams: 354.
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- Paperback
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- 2004
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- The Peterson Institute for International Economics
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- New
- SKU
- V9780881323535
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- 9780881323535
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Paperback. Num Pages: 158 pages. BIC Classification: 1FPK; JFFN; KCL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. .
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- Paperback
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- 2003
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- The Peterson Institute for International Economics
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- New
- SKU
- V9780881323580
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- 9780881323580
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Paperback. One of the aspects of the WTO is that it authorizes members to retaliate against violations by raising tariffs. This analysis of the retaliation system considers the guiding principles that govern responses to WTO violations and examines how these principles are implemented. Num Pages: 100 pages. BIC Classification: KCLT1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 233 x 154 x 9. Weight in Grams: 195.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- The Peterson Institute for International Economics
- Edition
- 0th Edition
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- New
- SKU
- V9780881323597
- ISBN
- 9780881323597
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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. 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
- SKU
- V9780881323634
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- 9780881323634
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€ 29.99€ 21.44
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