The choice
Subtitle: a fable of free trade and protectionism
By: Russell Roberts
Edition: 3rd ed
Publisher: Pearson Prentice Hall
Published: 2007
Place of publication: Upper Saddle River, N.J
Language: eng
Number of pages: 132
ISBN-13: 9780131433540
Subjects: Ricardo, David, -- 1772-1823; Free trade; Protectionism; Free trade -- United States; Protectionism -- United States
Description: A novel on the global economy? Russell Roberts breaks all the rules in this provocative and whimsical look at the key international economic issues facing America and American business. The choice stars the ghost of David Ricardo, a 19th century economist. To get his wings he must persuade the CEO of an American television manufacturing company that imports are good for America, even if they destroy the domestic television industry ... This new edition of The Choice has updated data and new and expanded discussions of timely topics."--Cover, p.4.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 117-124) and index