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Author:

Young, Alasdair R., author.

Title:

Parochial global Europe : 21st century trade politics / Alasdair R. Young and John Peterson.

Edition:

First edition.

Publisher:

Oxford University Press,

Copyright Date:

2014

Description:

xix, 271 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Subject:

European Union countries--Commercial policy.
European Union countries--Politics and government.

Other Authors:

Peterson, John, 1958- author.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 229-264) and index.

Contents:

The importance of the EU to trade and trade to the EU -- Analyzing EU trade politics : a policy sub-systems approach -- The origins and development of EU trade policy -- The multilateral trading system : the (false?) promise of reciprocity -- Non-reciprocal trade policies : the sword and the shield -- Incidental trade policy : the single European market -- Limited liberalization through regulatory cooperation -- Trade policy as foreign policy -- Conclusions : 21st century European trade politics.

Summary:

Argues that trade policy is composed of multiple, distinct policies, each presenting distinct societal preferences, pattern of political institutions, and range of government preferences. Analyzes EU trade policy as a tool of foreign policy, including promoting development, encouraging human rights and environmental protection, and punishing security threats.

ISBN:

0199579903 (hbk.)
9780199579907 (hbk.)

OCLC:

(OCoLC)869791731

LCCN:

2013956882

Locations:

USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)