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Book SynopsisThe Multilevel Politics of Trade presents a timely comparative analysis of eight federations (plus the European Union) to explore why some sub-federal actors have become more active in trade politics in recent years. As the contributing authors find, there is considerable variation in the intensity and modes of sub-federal participation. This they attribute to three key factors: the distinctive institutional features of federal systems; the nature and scope of trade policy and trade agreements; and the extent of social mobilization that accompanies a particular trade policy conversation.
As a whole, The Multilevel Politics of Trade argues that sub-federal actors’ interests (jurisdictional, political, and economic) are what motivate them to participate in trade debates. However, institutional configurations, coupled with the influence of civil society actors, political parties, and others determine the nature and scope of that participation. Informed by
Table of Contents
1. Introduction: The Evolution of Multilevel Trade Politics Jörg Broschek and Patricia Goff Section I. Canada in North America 2. Federalism and Trade Negotiations in Canada: CUSFTA, CETA, and TPP Compared Stéphane Paquin 3. Implementation of Twenty-First-Century Trade Agreements in Canada: CETA and Intergovernmental Cooperation Christian Hederer and Patrick Leblond 4. Reconceptualising Provincial Development: Evolving Public Procurement Practices in Quebec Sophie Schram 5. Multilevel Trade in the United States: Federalism, Internal Markets, and Intergovernmental Relations Michelle Egan 6. Mexican Sub-Federal Governments and the Negotiation and Implementation of Free-Trade Agreements Jorge A. Schiavon and Marcela López-Vallejo 7. Civil Society, Multilevel Governance, and International Trade in North America Christopher Kukucha Section II. Europe and Australia: Multilevel Trade Politics in Comparative Perspective 8. Federalism in Times of Increased Integration: The Participation of Cantons in Swiss Trade Policy Andreas R. Ziegler 9. Parallel Pathways? The Emergence of Multilevel Trade Politics in Austria and Germany Jörg Broschek, Peter Bußjäger, and Christoph Schramek 10. Trade Politics and the Australian States and Territories Annmarie Elijah 11. From Nada to Namur: National Parliaments’ Involvement in EU Trade Politics and the Case of Belgium Yelter Bollen, Ferdi De Ville, and Niels Gheyle Section III. The European Union: A Distinct Federation 12. Multilevel Politics of Trade in the European Union in the Aftermath of the Lisbon Treaty Maria Garcia 13. The Multilevel Politics of Trade: The Case of the Social Democrats in the European Parliament and the German SPD Myriam Gistelinck 14. Municipal Level Trade Contestation: Activists and Local Governments from the MAI to TTIP Gabriel Siles-Brügge and Michael Strange 15. Conclusion Jorg Broschek and Patricia Goff
