International Economic Integration Integration Schemes

The dissipating multilateral trading system and splintering in a number of trading blocs and arrangements has been one of the most important issues in international economics, particularly after the establishment of the World Trade Organisation in 1995.

This set of contemporary articles provides a uniquely comprehensive survey of international economic integration, covering the full range of theoretical and practical developments in the field over the past fifty years, and suggesting directions for future research. Topics covered in the 120 articles selected include: * the theory and measurement of international integration * monetary aspects and factor mobility * competition and industrial policy * regional policy and location of firms * agriculture * integration schemes. This set will prove an invaluable standard reference for researchers and students of international economics.

1st edition sold very well - this one = fully updated 1st edition widely accepted as standard work on international economic integration International economic integration continues to be key issue covered by a number of courses, esp. international EC Jovanovic very well-known and respected figure

The global impact of economic integration is the subject of this book which examines policies in Europe and abroad. Ali M. El-Agraa is the author and editor of many books on economics and trade, including "Japan's Trade Frictions" and "Trade Theory and Policy".