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Book SynopsisIn an effort to determine how developing states attempt to cope with the problems created by unfair trade rules, the authors conducted a case study of the Thai-US trade relationship. Here, they share their discoveries and examine how the unfair trade regulations of advanced countries affect developing societies.
Trade ReviewTrade and Development in a Globalized World is a authoritative and succinct investigation of developing countries and the problems they encounter when implementing export for growth strategies during the new protectionist era. The insightful analysis of key Thai government and private industry actors further highlights the asymmetrical relationship with the U.S. and the specific problems that developing countries face in combating unfair trade regulations. This is a significant contribution to the literature on unfair trade practices and, generally speaking, international development. -- Bret Billet, Wartburg College
Trade and Development in a Globalized World is an important study that deserves close scrutiny from political economists and international security experts. Based in part on extensive interviews with government officials and private industry groups, Rothgeb and Chinapandhu provide an insightful and very readable account of the Thai?U.S. trading relationship that clearly and concisely illustrates the many roadblocks that developing nations face as they seek to redress unfair trade conditions. Theirstriking conclusions and provocative policy recommendations are sure to have an impact on decision-makers in both the developing and the developed world... -- Frank C. Zagare, University at Buffalo, SUNY
Trade and Development in a Globalized World is an important study that deserves close scrutiny from political economists and international security experts. Based in part on extensive interviews with government officials and private industry groups, Rothgeb and Chinapandhu provide an insightful and very readable account of the Thai–U.S. trading relationship that clearly and concisely illustrates the many roadblocks that developing nations face as they seek to redress unfair trade conditions. Their striking conclusions and provocative policy recommendations are sure to have an impact on decision-makers in both the developing and the developed world. -- Frank C. Zagare, University at Buffalo, SUNY
Table of ContentsChapter 1 Introduction Chapter 2 The Evolution of United States Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Rules and Procedures Chapter 3 Thailand's Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Problems Chapter 4 Conclusions and Implications Chapter 5 Appendix A: Glossary of Terminology and Abbreviations Chapter 6 Appendix B: Questions for the Thai Dumping and Subsidy Survey
