Trebilcock, M. J.,

Navigating the free trade-fair trade fault-lines / Michael J. Trebilcock. - viii, 144 pages ; 21 cm

Includes bibliographical references and index.

The free trade-fair trade fault-lines in historical context -- Why trade agreements at all? -- The case for multilateral trade agreements versus preferential agreements and special dispensations for developing countries -- The scope of trade agreements -- Contemporary unfair trade claims -- The coronavirus pandemic and international trade policy -- The US-China trade conflict -- Conclusion: the future of international trading.

"Is Free Trade desirable? Does it primarily benefit the wealthy? And what are its impacts on individual autonomy and human dignity? These are some of the fundamental questions that acclaimed trade law expert, Michael Trebilcock, sets out to answer in this pithy and insightful journey through the past, present and future of international trade agreements and trade policy."

9781800882355 (hardback)


Free trade.
Free trade--Social aspects.
Competition, Unfair.
Foreign trade regulation.
Competition, Unfair.
Foreign trade regulation.
Free trade.
Free trade--Social aspects.

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