Regionalism, multilateralism, and deeper integration
By: Robert Z. Lawrence.
Contributors: Brookings Institution.
Series: Integrating national economies
Publisher: Brookings Institution
Published: 1996
Place of publication: Washington, D.C
Language: eng
Number of pages: 158
Subjects: International economic integration -- Case studies.; Regionalism -- Case studies.; Free trade -- Case studies.
Description: Over the past decade, international economic liberalization has been pursued through both multilateral and regional arrangements. In the Uruguay Round, more than one hundred governments pledged their commitment to greater open trade in goods and services, and established new rules under the enforcement of the World Trade Organization. At the same time, however, many regional arrangements have been negotiated - including the European Union and the North American Free Trade Agreement.

Nonetheless, controversy still rages about these arrangements. Are regional arrangements stumbling blocks or, in fact, building blocks for a more integrated and successful international economy?

. In this book, part of the Brookings Integrating National Economies series, Robert Z. Lawrence addresses this question and explains both sides of the raging debate.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references ( p. 143-150) and index.