U.S. Trade Issues: A Reference Handbook
byAlfred E. Eckes Jr.author
Alfred E. Eckes, Jr., is Ohio Eminent Research Professor at Ohio University, Athens, OH.
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Eckes, Alfred. U.S. Trade Issues: A Reference Handbook. ABC-CLIO, 2009. ABC-CLIO, publisher.abc-clio.com/9781598842005.
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- Description
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An expert analysis of key issues, individuals, and developments in U.S. trade policy from national, regional, and global perspectives.
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"U.S. Trade Issues: A Reference Handbook is an essential and core addition to both school and community library Economic reference collections, and is highly recommended for non-specialist general readers with an interest in American trade in the modern global economy." - Midwest Book Review"The book can serve as an excellent starting point for acquiring an understanding of world trade as well as a comprehensive reference for those who wish to augment or refresh their knowledge." - ARBAonline"In this handbook, Eckes, a former Chairman of the US International Trade Commission, presents a comprehensive overview of the history, issues, influential countries, organizations, and people associated with US trade. Convenient chapter groupings present focused relevant articles, followed by useful bibliographic references. Also included are a chronology, biographical sketches of powerful players in US trade, a directory of organizations, and lists of printed and online resources, including books, government documents, videos, websites and internet databases." - Reference & Research Book News"Part of the 'ontemporary World Issues' series, available in print and e-book formats, this well-organized, easy-to-use volume explores the background and history of American trade and provides an analytical survey of diverse concerns relevant to US trade and their possible resolutions on issues ranging from the global environment to human rights. . . . Recommended. Public, academic, lower-division undergraduate and up, and practitioner library collections." - Choice
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Table of Contents
U.S. Trade Issues: A Reference Handbook
Author(s): Eckes, Alfred;Contributors: Eckes, Alfred;Abstract:An expert analysis of key issues, individuals, and developments in U.S. trade policy from national, regional, and global perspectives.
SortTitle: us trade issues: a reference handbookAuthor Info:Alfred E. Eckes Jr.authorAlfred E. Eckes, Jr., is Ohio Eminent Research Professor at Ohio University, Athens, OH.
eISBN-13: 9781598842005Cover Image URL: ~~FreeAttachments/9781598842005.jpgPrint ISBN-13: 9781598841992Entry Code: TRADEImprint: ABC-CLIOPages: 360Publication Date: 20091013Series: Contemporary World IssuesSubtitle: A Reference Handbook- Cover Cover11
- Title v6
- Copyright vi7
- Contents ix10
- List of Tables xiii14
- Preface xv16
- 1 Background and History 120
- Factors Shaping the Trade Debate 221
- Historical Overview 1130
- American System of High Tariffs 1231
- Promoting Recovery and Reciprocal Trade 1332
- Multilateral Trade Liberalization 1534
- Kennedy Round 1736
- Fast Track and the Tokyo Round 1837
- Reagan's Free-Trade Initiatives 1938
- North American Free Trade Agreement 2140
- Uruguay Round—WTO 2443
- The Battle of Seattle 2645
- Admitting China to the WTO 2746
- Regional and Bilateral Free Trade 2847
- Summary 3150
- References 3251
- 2 Problems, Controversies, and Solutions 3756
- Background to the Debate 3756
- Future Trade Priorities 3958
- Free Trade Fault Line 4059
- Future Trade Negotiations 4564
- Pending Agreements 4867
- Debating the Gains and Losses from Trade 5675
- Responding to China 5877
- Cuban Trade 6281
- Assisting Trade Dislocated Workers 6382
- Trade and Human Rights 6483
- Trade and Environment 6786
- Trade and Sovereignty 7089
- Trade and Safety 7190
- Enforcing U.S. Trade Laws 7493
- Trade and Economic Recovery 7796
- Conclusion 7897
- References 7998
- 3 Worldwide Perspective 91110
- 4 Chronology 129148
- 5 Biographical Sketches 155174
- Max Baucus 155174
- Kevin Brady 156175
- Sherrod C. Brown 157176
- Dave Camp 158177
- Lou Dobbs 159178
- Timothy Geithner 160179
- Charles (Chuck) Grassley 161180
- Alexander Hamilton 162181
- Cordell Hull 163182
- Ron Kirk 164183
- Pascal Lamy 165184
- Sander (Sandy) Levin 166185
- Friedrich List 167186
- Gary Locke 169188
- William McKinley 170189
- Justin Smith Morrill 171190
- Henry (Hank) Paulson 172191
- Nancy Pelosi 173192
- Raul Prebisch 175194
- Charles Rangel 176195
- David Ricardo 177196
- Susan Schwab 178197
- Adam Smith 179198
- Reed Smoot 180199
- Robert S. Strauss 181200
- Lori Wallach 183202
- Sir Eric Wyndham White 184203
- Robert Zoellick 185204
- 6 Data and Documents 187206
- International Comparisons 189208
- U.S. Trade Indicators 200219
- National Labor Committee Testimony on "Sweatshop" Practices 209228
- U.S.–China Economic and Security Review Commission Report 212231
- Ambassador Carla Hills on the Future of U.S. Trade Policy 218237
- Ambassador Charlene Barshefsky on the Future of U.S. Trade Policy 224243
- U.S. House of Representatives Joint Letter to President Obama 230249
- President Obama's Trade Agenda 235254
- Conclusion 241260
- References 241260
- 7 Directory of Organizations 243262
- 8 Resources 279298
- Glossary 327346
- Index 333352
- About the Author 341360