Author: Douglas A. Irwin
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
ISBN: 022639901X
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 873
Book Description
A Foreign Affairs Best Book of the Year: “Tells the history of American trade policy . . . [A] grand narrative [that] also debunks trade-policy myths.” —Economist Should the United States be open to commerce with other countries, or should it protect domestic industries from foreign competition? This question has been the source of bitter political conflict throughout American history. Such conflict was inevitable, James Madison argued in the Federalist Papers, because trade policy involves clashing economic interests. The struggle between the winners and losers from trade has always been fierce because dollars and jobs are at stake: depending on what policy is chosen, some industries, farmers, and workers will prosper, while others will suffer. Douglas A. Irwin’s Clashing over Commerce is the most authoritative and comprehensive history of US trade policy to date, offering a clear picture of the various economic and political forces that have shaped it. From the start, trade policy divided the nation—first when Thomas Jefferson declared an embargo on all foreign trade and then when South Carolina threatened to secede from the Union over excessive taxes on imports. The Civil War saw a shift toward protectionism, which then came under constant political attack. Then, controversy over the Smoot-Hawley tariff during the Great Depression led to a policy shift toward freer trade, involving trade agreements that eventually produced the World Trade Organization. Irwin makes sense of this turbulent history by showing how different economic interests tend to be grouped geographically, meaning that every proposed policy change found ready champions and opponents in Congress. Deeply researched and rich with insight and detail, Clashing over Commerce provides valuable and enduring insights into US trade policy past and present. “Combines scholarly analysis with a historian’s eye for trends and colorful details . . . readable and illuminating, for the trade expert and for all Americans wanting a deeper understanding of America’s evolving role in the global economy.” —National Review “Magisterial.” —Foreign Affairs
Clashing Over Commerce
Author: Douglas A. Irwin
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
ISBN: 022639901X
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 873
Book Description
A Foreign Affairs Best Book of the Year: “Tells the history of American trade policy . . . [A] grand narrative [that] also debunks trade-policy myths.” —Economist Should the United States be open to commerce with other countries, or should it protect domestic industries from foreign competition? This question has been the source of bitter political conflict throughout American history. Such conflict was inevitable, James Madison argued in the Federalist Papers, because trade policy involves clashing economic interests. The struggle between the winners and losers from trade has always been fierce because dollars and jobs are at stake: depending on what policy is chosen, some industries, farmers, and workers will prosper, while others will suffer. Douglas A. Irwin’s Clashing over Commerce is the most authoritative and comprehensive history of US trade policy to date, offering a clear picture of the various economic and political forces that have shaped it. From the start, trade policy divided the nation—first when Thomas Jefferson declared an embargo on all foreign trade and then when South Carolina threatened to secede from the Union over excessive taxes on imports. The Civil War saw a shift toward protectionism, which then came under constant political attack. Then, controversy over the Smoot-Hawley tariff during the Great Depression led to a policy shift toward freer trade, involving trade agreements that eventually produced the World Trade Organization. Irwin makes sense of this turbulent history by showing how different economic interests tend to be grouped geographically, meaning that every proposed policy change found ready champions and opponents in Congress. Deeply researched and rich with insight and detail, Clashing over Commerce provides valuable and enduring insights into US trade policy past and present. “Combines scholarly analysis with a historian’s eye for trends and colorful details . . . readable and illuminating, for the trade expert and for all Americans wanting a deeper understanding of America’s evolving role in the global economy.” —National Review “Magisterial.” —Foreign Affairs
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
ISBN: 022639901X
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 873
Book Description
A Foreign Affairs Best Book of the Year: “Tells the history of American trade policy . . . [A] grand narrative [that] also debunks trade-policy myths.” —Economist Should the United States be open to commerce with other countries, or should it protect domestic industries from foreign competition? This question has been the source of bitter political conflict throughout American history. Such conflict was inevitable, James Madison argued in the Federalist Papers, because trade policy involves clashing economic interests. The struggle between the winners and losers from trade has always been fierce because dollars and jobs are at stake: depending on what policy is chosen, some industries, farmers, and workers will prosper, while others will suffer. Douglas A. Irwin’s Clashing over Commerce is the most authoritative and comprehensive history of US trade policy to date, offering a clear picture of the various economic and political forces that have shaped it. From the start, trade policy divided the nation—first when Thomas Jefferson declared an embargo on all foreign trade and then when South Carolina threatened to secede from the Union over excessive taxes on imports. The Civil War saw a shift toward protectionism, which then came under constant political attack. Then, controversy over the Smoot-Hawley tariff during the Great Depression led to a policy shift toward freer trade, involving trade agreements that eventually produced the World Trade Organization. Irwin makes sense of this turbulent history by showing how different economic interests tend to be grouped geographically, meaning that every proposed policy change found ready champions and opponents in Congress. Deeply researched and rich with insight and detail, Clashing over Commerce provides valuable and enduring insights into US trade policy past and present. “Combines scholarly analysis with a historian’s eye for trends and colorful details . . . readable and illuminating, for the trade expert and for all Americans wanting a deeper understanding of America’s evolving role in the global economy.” —National Review “Magisterial.” —Foreign Affairs
Future of U.S. Trade Policy: An Analysis of Issues and Options for the 111th Congress
Author: William H. Cooper
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
ISBN: 1437931774
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 24
Book Description
This report provides analysis of U.S. trade policy including factors that make up the current economic and political climate, grade issues, the depate over U.S. trade policy. It concludes with an examination of some of the options available to Congress and the pros and cons of each.
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
ISBN: 1437931774
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 24
Book Description
This report provides analysis of U.S. trade policy including factors that make up the current economic and political climate, grade issues, the depate over U.S. trade policy. It concludes with an examination of some of the options available to Congress and the pros and cons of each.
U.S. Trade Policy
Author: William A. Lovett
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1317453166
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 259
Book Description
Lovett (Tulane Law School), Eckes (a former commissioner of the U.S. International Commission during the Reagan and Bush I administrations), and Brinkman (international economics, Portland State U.) evaluate the evolution of U.S. trade policy, focusing on the period from the establishment of the Gen
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1317453166
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 259
Book Description
Lovett (Tulane Law School), Eckes (a former commissioner of the U.S. International Commission during the Reagan and Bush I administrations), and Brinkman (international economics, Portland State U.) evaluate the evolution of U.S. trade policy, focusing on the period from the establishment of the Gen
The Future of U.S. Foreign Trade Policy
Author: United States. Congress. Joint Economic Committee. Subcommittee on Foreign Economic Policy
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Non-tariff trade barriers
Languages : en
Pages : 74
Book Description
Considers Kennedy Round GATT negotiations impact on trade barriers and tariffs, especially between U.S. and the European Economic Community, the European Free Trade Association, and Japan.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Non-tariff trade barriers
Languages : en
Pages : 74
Book Description
Considers Kennedy Round GATT negotiations impact on trade barriers and tariffs, especially between U.S. and the European Economic Community, the European Free Trade Association, and Japan.
The Future of US Trade Policy
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : United States
Languages : en
Pages : 21
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : United States
Languages : en
Pages : 21
Book Description
Future United States Foreign Trade Policy
Author: United States. Office of the Special Representative for Trade Negotiations
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : United States
Languages : en
Pages : 120
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : United States
Languages : en
Pages : 120
Book Description
U.S. Trade and Investment Policy
Author: Andrew H. Card
Publisher: Council on Foreign Relations
ISBN: 0876094418
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 135
Book Description
From American master Ward Just, returning to his trademark territory of "Forgetfulness "and "The Weather in Berlin," an evocative portrait of diplomacy and desire set against the backdrop of America's first lost war
Publisher: Council on Foreign Relations
ISBN: 0876094418
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 135
Book Description
From American master Ward Just, returning to his trademark territory of "Forgetfulness "and "The Weather in Berlin," an evocative portrait of diplomacy and desire set against the backdrop of America's first lost war
Future Visions for U.S. Trade Policy
Author: Bruce Stokes
Publisher: Council on Foreign Relations
ISBN: 9780876092323
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 102
Book Description
Four experts provide contrasting points of view and different solutions as the administration attempts to fashion a U.S. trade strategy for the 21st century.
Publisher: Council on Foreign Relations
ISBN: 9780876092323
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 102
Book Description
Four experts provide contrasting points of view and different solutions as the administration attempts to fashion a U.S. trade strategy for the 21st century.
The Future of U.S. Trade Policy
Author: William H. Cooper
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Report that discusses the trade issues that the 112th Congress could face and the political and economic context in which these issues are being debated.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Report that discusses the trade issues that the 112th Congress could face and the political and economic context in which these issues are being debated.
Future of U. S. Trade Policy
Author: United States Senate
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781695202382
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 96
Book Description
Future of U.S. trade policy: perspectives from former U.S. trade representatives: hearing before the Committee on Finance, United States Senate, One Hundred Tenth Congress, second session, July 29, 2008.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781695202382
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 96
Book Description
Future of U.S. trade policy: perspectives from former U.S. trade representatives: hearing before the Committee on Finance, United States Senate, One Hundred Tenth Congress, second session, July 29, 2008.