Synopses & Reviews
In the last decade, regionalism appears to have emerged as a major new force in the world. This book puts it in its historical context. Regions have emerged before; few are old because they either evolve into federal systems or break up. The current regions are less dominant than their critics fear, but imply more integration than a simple view that they are about liberalizing trade. All go beyond trade to other linkages, and all enduring ones have political as well as economic agendas.
Synopsis
Analyzes why countries form regional economic groups, why some endure and others fail; it discusses 12 developing country regions in detail, their trade, investment, institutions, and political commitment.
About the Author
Sheila Page is Research Fellow at the Overseas Development Institute.
Table of Contents
Part I: Defining Regions * What is the New Regionalism? * Why Should Countries Form Regions? * A Brief History of the Regions * What do Members of Regions Have in Common? * Regulations and Obligations of Regions *
Part II: Trade and Investment * Formal Arrangements on Trade in Regional Groups * Trade in Regions * Regulation and Liberalization of Investment in Regions * Investment in Regions *
Part III: Other Regional Linkages * Regionalism beyond Trade and Investment * The External Relations of Regions *
Part IV: Conclusion * Regionalism: The Stages between Countries and the World