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The New Introduction to Geographical Economicsby Steven Brakman; Harry Garretsen; Charles van Marrewijk
Cambridge University Press 2009; US$ 53.00This revised and updated introduction to geographical economics explains the who, why and where of the location of economic activity. more...
New Frontiers in Free Tradeby Razeen Sally
Cato Institute 2008; US$ 8.99This compelling analysis of today?s rapidly growing and interdependent global economy provides a sharp look at the key trends that are significantly shaping the future of free trade and international commerce. Author Razeen Sally explores the spread of protectionist reactions to globalization and their increasingly negative impact on trade and commerce. more...
The Asian Mediterraneanby Francois Gipouloux
Edward Elgar Publishing 2011; US$ 40.00This insightful book draws upon a wide range of disciplines - political economy, geography and international relations - to examine how Asia has returned to its central position in the world economy. As in the case of the hosting of the Olympic games, it is cities rather than states which compete, whether as financial centres, logistical hubs or platforms for coordinating international subcontracting. Analysing the historical precedents of the Mediterranean maritime republics, the Baltic Sea Hanseatic League and the South China Sea mercantile kingdoms, the book delineates the way stable economic and legal institutions were developed largely beyond the purview of, and at times in conflict with, the State. Discussing the strong link between history... more...
Geography of Production and Economic Integrationby Miroslav N. Jovanovic
Routledge 2001; US$ 240.00Globalization has been hailed as removing the need for company location as an issue. However, there remains a strong tendency for some industries to form geographical clusters. This book examines the reasons for this trend. more...
Trade and Empire in Muscat and Zanzibarby M. Reda Bhacker
Routledge 1992; US$ 170.00The role of Oman in the Indian Ocean region prior to British domination; the author traces the tribal and religious dynamics of Omani politics, treating the area of influence as a geographical whole. more...
Observations on the Effects of the Corn Lawsby Thomas Robert Malthus
Electric Book Company 1998; US$ 4.95Malthus is most famous as the inventor of a simple equation between population and food supply. In this treatise Malthus states the arguments for and against the protection of agriculture, holding the balance between the two opinions, but hinting that the political dependence caused by free trade was a serious evil, and that agriculture was more important than manufacture. more...
World Trade after the Uruguay Roundby David Allen; Andras Inotai
Routledge 1996; US$ 200.00This work assesses both the immediate impact of the GATT and the future of the world trading system. It concludes with an assessment of the long-term possibilities for creating a mutually beneficial world economic system. more...
Manufacturing for Export in the Developing Worldby G. K. Helleiner
Routledge 1995; US$ 200.00Case studies of five developing countries uncover potential difficulties in maintaining the pace of manufacturing for export to developed countries. more...
Trade and Investment in Chinaby Roger Strange; Jim Slater; Limin Wang
Routledge 1998; US$ 195.00This new study examines the economic relationship between China and Europe, its importance and how it is likely to evolve and includes case studies of the automobile, toy, watch, telecommunications, banking and insurance industries. more...
Economics and Politics of International Trade, Volume 2by Gary Cook
Routledge 1998; US$ 180.00This volume is contemporary in focus, and explores key issues in current debates concerning international trade policy. The contributors are leading economists and political economists from Britain, Europe, the United States and Japan. more...