The Purpose of Trade Agreements
Author: Gene M. Grossman
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Title: The Purpose of Trade Agreements
Author: Gene M. Grossman
Description: Grossman reviews why governments negotiate trade agreements at all, contrasting the terms of trade rationale with political economy explanations built on domestic lobbying. It also covers why countries sign regional deals that exclude others.
Pages: 55
Size: 0.3 MB
Format: PDF
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