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Record Nr.

UNISA996203964603316

Autore

Koo Won W

Titolo

International trade and agriculture [[electronic resource] /] / Won W. Koo and P. Lynn Kennedy

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Malden, MA, : Blackwell Pub., 2005

ISBN

1-281-32142-7

9786611321420

0-470-75918-6

0-470-75916-X

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (296 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

KennedyP. Lynn

Disciplina

382.41

382/.41

Soggetti

International trade

Produce trade

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Classical theory of comparative advantage -- Comparative advantage with two factors of production -- Comparative advantage and factor endowments : the Heckscher-Ohlin theorem -- Imperfect competition and economies of scale in trade -- The partial equilibrium analysis of international trade -- Trade restrictions : tariffs -- Non-tariff trade barriers -- Domestic support policies and trade -- Multilateral trade negotiations and U.S. trade policy -- Economic integration -- Foreign exchange markets and the exchange rate -- Agricultural trade and the exchange rate -- International capital movements and multinational corporations -- Agricultural trade and economic development -- Trade and the environment.

Sommario/riassunto

In an increasingly globalized world, an understanding of the role of international trade is central to the study of agricultural economics and agribusiness. This text interweaves these two elements, explaining the theories and practices relevant to agricultural trade. Using real-life examples to explain theories and models, the text prepares readers to critically examine agricultural trade issues. In addition to its comprehensive coverage, each chapter features chapter overviews and



summaries, key concepts, questions for review, and suggested readings.:.; Explains the theories and practices re