Synopses & Reviews
Regional specialists systematically examine the topic of economic regionalism along with its wider theoretical and empirical perspectives. Analyzes some of the arguments and issues surrounding trading bloc formation, particularly whether regionalism is a result of, or a response to, a major change in the nature of contemporary capitalism. Explores the character, structure and components of existing trading bloc arrangements. Reviews the prospects and potential for NAFTA and concludes by gathering together the many conflicting trends evident in the regionalism versus multilateralism debate.
Description
Includes bibliographical references (p. [259]-276) and index.
Table of Contents
Regionalism in the World Economy (R. Gibb).
The Political Economy of Trading Blocs (W. Michalak).
The European Community (M. Wise).
Regional Integration in Eastern Europe (W. Michalak).
The Commonwealth of Independent States (M. Bradshaw).
The North American Free Trade Area: An Overview of Issues and Prospects (J. McConnell & A. MacPherson).
Regional Integration in Latin America: The Revival of a Concept?
(R. Gwynne).
Regional Economic Integration in Post-Apartheid Southern Africa (R. Gibb).
The West Pacific Rim (R. Hodder).
Conclusion: Regionalism in Perspective (R. Gibb & W. Michalak).
Bibliography.
Index.