International Agricultural Trade Disputes

Download or read book Economic Analysis for International Trade Negotiations written by James D. Gaisford and published by Edward Elgar Publishing. This book was released on 2001 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides an analytical framework for examining economic issues which arise in international trade negotiations. This framework is developed using examples from current contentious issues in the international trade in agricultural products, including market access, subsidies, non-tariff barriers, health regulations, and biotechnology. There is special emphasis on the issue of genetically modified products. Material is accessible to readers with a solid grasp of basic economic principles. Of interest to academics specializing in international trade, international relations, agri-business, and international business. Gaisford teaches economics at the University of Calgary. Kerr teaches at the University of Saskatchewan. Annotation copyrighted by Book News Inc., Portland, OR