Trousson, Raymond / Vercruysse, Jeroom (dir.), Dictionnaire general de Voltaire. (Champion classiques, references et dictionnaires 18) 1272 p. 2020:10 (Champion, FR) <670-9>
ISBN 978-2-38096-016-7 paper ¥7,064.- (税込) EUR 38.00

Neuwahl, Nanette / Verdun, Amy (eds.), The Canada Model and Post-Brexit EU Trade Relations: Insights from the "Other" Transatlantic Partner. (Dealing with Europe) 278 pp. 2025:10 (Routledge, UK) <752-193>
ISBN 978-1-032-28803-1 hard ¥41,470.- (税込) GB￡ 145.00

This book provides an overview of the relationship between Canada and the EU, offering a comprehensive treatment of the 'Canada model', frequently mentioned in the discussions surrounding Brexit.Addressing the issues in three ways: examining economic relations between Canada and the EU; comparing the essence of Canada's relationship to the EU with that of the UK post-Brexit; and considering the relations with their respective large neighbours, this book offers a deeper understanding of what the 'Canada model' really means. Contributions from different disciplinary perspectives provide expert, accessible coverage by analysing both the relationships between Canada and the EU, and between the UK and its partners.This book will be of key interest to scholars, students and practitioners of European Union politics, British Politics, Canadian politics, international trade, comparative politics and international relations.

国際貿易、規制、グローバル経済
Singham, Shanker, International Trade, Regulation and the Global Economy: The Impact of Anti-Competitive Market Distortions. (Routledge Focus on Economics and Finance) 128 pp. 2025:8 (Routledge, UK) <752-194>
ISBN 978-1-032-94416-6 hard ¥15,154.- (税込) GB￡ 52.99

The barriers between the voluntary exchange of willing buyers and willing sellers have progressively been reduced through trade liberalisation, competition and better property rights protection. However, the world has done significantly less well in reducing barriers involving competition and property rights. This book analyses how the economic prosperity which was promised has been undermined by these 'Anti-Competitive Market Distortions' which damage international trade as well as domestic conditions of competition, and ultimately GDP per capita.This book first describes the nature of the Anti-Competitive Market Distortions problem and how it has impacted countries since the 1990s. It also highlights a gap in policymaking, detailing how Anti-Competitive Market Distortions have existed in an ungoverned space in both international trade and competition theory. The book also explores the various models of the impact of Anti-Competitive Market Distortions, including the original econometric model to measure the quantum of distortion - and three new variations on this - as well as an Agency Based Model. Finally, drawing on techniques from probabilistic methods and quantum mechanics, the book examines the possibility of a probabilistic model to assess the real impact of Anti-Competitive Market Distortions on GDP per capita growth around the world in a far more dynamic and real time sense than has been possible thus far.This book will be invaluable to academics and students of trade, competition and international relations in both the legal and economic disciplines.

Mathur, Somesh / De, Prabir / Srivastava, Archana (eds.), The Changing Profile of India's Trade Relations: A Partial and General Equilibrium Analysis. 364 pp. 2025:7 (Routledge, UK) <746-239>
ISBN 978-1-041-03317-2 hard ¥41,470.- (税込) GB￡ 145.00

This book unravels the complex spectrum of trade policy in India, with the help of partial and general equilibrium models. It evaluates India's recent trade deals with the UAE, Australia, European Free Trade Area (EFTA) and Mauritius, among others.Using applied general equilibrium methods to analyse recent debates about the conduct of India's trade policy, this book aims to present how the barriers to trade have been affecting the trade flows. It further presents a set of large-scale computable general equilibrium simulation of the effects of changes in trade barriers. It also explores India's need to deal strategically with China and provide different economic solutions, despite the conflicts along their international borders. Moreover, it focuses on how India, through its trade orientation, needs to manage its natural resources and deal with the land scarcity.The volume will be of interest to scholars and researchers of international trade and finance, business and economics, and econometrics. It will also be of interest to foreign trade experts, researchers, policy makers, government officials, among others.

Rajagopal, D. / Zlatev, Vladimir, Decisions in International Trade and Logistics: Corporate Diplomacy, Strategies, and Operations. 298 pp. 2025:4 (Palgrave Macmillan, UK) <745-199>
ISBN 978-3-031-83374-8 hard ¥35,966.- (税込) EUR 149.99 *

This book is a comprehensive exploration of decision-making in the realm of international trade and logistics operations. It covers complex elements of market management analyzing economic, management, and behavioral theories and applications like macro and micro-economic theories, international financial strategies, PESTEL (political, economic, social, technological, environmental, and legal) factors, modes of entry, export-import strategies, marketing-mix strategies, and organizational design for doing international business. This book blends both global and regional focuses across continents and selected countries. The convergence of divergent factors in decision-making on trade negotiations and logistics choices constitute the broad focus of the book besides the discussion on new concepts and management practices. The book has chapters spread over three parts comprising fundamentals of international trade, preparation for logistics, and unveiling strategic choices. The book connects to the learning concepts of knowing-doing-being through simulations platforms. Chronological data on exports and imports of selected countries has been provided in chapters to support the discussions on the changing trends of international trade. This book serves as a comprehensive guide for researchers and students. It provides a nuanced assessment of market transitions, offering strategic insights into the complex landscape of contemporary business management.

Xu, Qinyi / Guan, Chuanjing, Policy Space Conflicts in Global Trade Politics. (Routledge Advances in International Relations and Global Politics) 240 pp. 2025:6 (Routledge, UK) <744-302>
ISBN 978-1-032-27932-9 hard ¥41,470.- (税込) GB￡ 145.00 *

Policy Space Conflicts in Global Trade Politics delves into the structure, driving forces and contemporary influencing factors of trade relations dynamics, providing insights into the present and future trajectories of the global trade order.The post-pandemic global governance challenges combined with the concurrent, if not concomitant, escalation of economic rivalries between great powers are catalysing a weakening of the liberal international order, undermining the very foundations upon which contemporary global production network is built. With the return of geopolitical tensions, the conflict over global governance versus state governance has again become the nexus where global trade politics are contested and negotiated. This book presents the Policy Space Conflict framework, an analytical framework that diverges from extant concepts of policy diffusion, power transition, socialisation and neo-liberal institutionalist models of analyses, and is instead advanced as a framework that renews the classic concept of 'policy space' - the space left for one to freely use preferred national policy instruments when integrated into the globalisation and institutionalisation process in the past decades. The tensions inherent in and arising from policy space can be captured in the term 'policy space conflict', illuminating the dynamic shifts regarding the convergence of rules under globalisation and de-convergence concerns of states. This book emphasises the underlying logic and motivating rationale that lie beneath the evolution of 'policy space conflict' by theoretically revisiting the concept, providing an overview of its forms in history since the Bretten Woods and transitions from market-oriented to strategy-based. This exploration is examined using case studies drawn from real-world trade politics, which encompasses discussions on the decline of multilateralism, the asymmetry in development between the Global South and Global North and China-US institutional contestation.This book will be of interest to scholars in the fields of international relations, law, political economy, political science, economics and international trade as well as a broad range of audiences who are concerned of global trade politics in times of global uncertainty.

援助、貿易、不平等なグローバル化
Brazys, Samuel, The Invisible Hand(out): Aid, Trade, and Unequal Globalization. (Critical Frontiers of Theory, Research, and Policy in International Development Studies) 272 pp. 2025:8 (Oxford U. Pr., UK) <743-221>
ISBN 978-0-19-897043-9 hard ¥28,314.- (税込) GB￡ 99.00

The Invisible Hand(out): Aid, Trade, and Unequal Globalization examines the relationship between foreign aid, market access, and economic growth in developing countries during the era of globalization. Despite the rapid integration of global markets lifting millions of people out of poverty, disparities remain, with some nations thriving while others falter. This book argues that explanations focusing solely on domestic governance and institutions, or geography, fall short in explaining these divergences. Instead, it highlights the critical role of external factors-specifically, the availability of trade-effective aid and the presence of meaningful market access opportunities. Drawing on extensive fieldwork and novel datasets, the book offers both quantitative and qualitative evidence in support of its arguments. Brazys considers a number of in-depth cases, including success stories Indonesia and Vietnam, where strategic aid and market access drove transformative growth, alongside cases including Madagascar and the Federated States of Micronesia, who have stagnated despite high overall levels of aid and de jure market access. With a focus on both economic data and the lived realities of development practitioners and exporters, The Invisible Hand(out) bridges theoretical insights and practical implications, offering policymakers, academics, and development professionals a fresh lens on addressing global inequality and fostering sustainable growth.

Madeira, Mary Anne, Every Firm for Itself: Corporate Lobbying and the Domestic Politics of Intra-Industry Trade. 200 pp. 2025:8 (Cambridge U. Pr., UK) <743-277>
ISBN 978-1-009-65128-8 hard ¥24,310.- (税込) GB￡ 85.00 *
ISBN 978-1-009-65126-4 paper ¥7,718.- (税込) GB￡ 26.99 *

Economists have modelled the economic rationale for intra-industry trade, yet political scientists largely have neglected it until recently. Every Firm for Itself explores how dramatic shifts in the way countries trade have radically changed trade politics in the US and EU. It explores how electorally minded policymakers respond to heavy lobbying by powerful corporations and provide trade policies that further advantage these large firms. It explains puzzling empirical phenomena such as the rise of individual firm lobbying, the decline of broad trade coalitions, the decline of labor union activity in trade politics, and the rising public backlash to globalization due to trade politics becoming increasingly dominated by large firms. With an approach that connects economics and politics, this book shows how contemporary trading patterns among rich countries undermine longstanding coalitions and industry associations that once successfully represented large and small firms alike.

カリブ海地域における中国－貿易、投資、地政学の影響
Hosein, Roger / Tewarie, Bhoendradatt / Gookool-Bosland, R., China in the Caribbean: Trade, Investment, and Geopolitical Influence. 310 pp. 2025:3 (Palgrave Macmillan, UK) <741-223>
ISBN 978-3-031-71984-4 hard ¥26,374.- (税込) EUR 109.99 *

China has been connected with the Caribbean community (CARICOM), and wider region for an extensive period. This relationship dates back to the colonial period of indentureship, when Chinese immigrants were brought to the region to work on sugar plantations. This historically enabled migration to the region which, over the years, has buoyed and indigenized various sectors of the economies in the Caribbean. The rapid growth of these developing economies and the associated increased integration with the global economy has had and continues to have direct and indirect effects on the CARICOM region and beyond. This book contextualizes the relationship between CARICOM and China to help policymakers, development planners, and policy makers leverage opportunities available now and in the future. The book highlights the historical trade and development linkages between China and CARICOM, considers the changing geopolitical landscape, and situates the role of China in CARICOM. It also proposes new opportunities to strengthen trade and development relations for the region and considers its geopolitical implications.

Tan, Chong Meng, Exploring Global Trade and Singapore's Place as a World Connector. (IPS-Nathan Lecture Series) 220 pp. 2025:3 (World Scientific, SI) <741-247>
ISBN 978-981-9806-01-0 hard ¥9,979.- (税込) US$ 48.00 *
ISBN 978-981-9807-12-3 paper ¥5,821.- (税込) US$ 28.00 *

Mr Tan Chong Meng is the Institute of Policy Studies' 14th S R Nathan Fellow for the Study of Singapore. This book is an edited collection of his three IPS-Nathan Lectures, delivered from March to May 2024, and includes highlights of his question-and-answer segments with our audience.Supply chain management has gained increased prominence in light of disruption caused by COVID-19, the unpredictable US-China trade war, and the Red Sea crisis. Furthermore, discussions surrounding deglobalisation, market bifurcation and supply chain decarbonisation raise questions about their potential impact on global trade.In this three-part lecture series, Mr Tan will examine the past, present and future of trade, and assess key drivers and significant outcomes arising from these profound changes, drawing on his perspectives as a business leader in ports, supply chains and energy. The lectures will also delve into the remarkable expansion in global trade, the role of ports and maritime shipping, and importantly, shed light on the anticipated trajectory for Singapore's role as a maritime hub. Amid uncertain environments driven by geopolitical tensions, climate risk and technological disruption, how can we ensure the sustainability and resilience of our supply chains? How can Singapore continue to play a role as a connector of the world through trade?The IPS-Nathan Lecture series was launched in 2014 as part of the S R Nathan Fellowship for the Study of Singapore, named after Singapore's sixth and longest-serving president. It seeks to advance public understanding and discussion of issues of critical national interest for Singapore.

石川城太著　戦略的貿易政策
Ishikawa, Jota, Strategic Trade Policy. (World Scientific Studies in International Economics 83) 300 pp. 2025:4 (World Scientific, SI) <741-288>
ISBN 978-981-9805-91-4 hard ¥28,690.- (税込) US$ 138.00

This volume is a collection of Jota Ishikawa's past and recent research on strategic trade policy. Chapters one and two are concerned with technical matters when studying strategic trade policy rather than the analysis of strategic trade policy itself. The chapters particularly introduce an innovative method of illustrating the Cournot-oligopoly equilibrium and the Cournot-oligopsony equilibrium on the price-quantity plane. Chapter three surveys the pioneering work by James A Brander and Barbara J Spencer and examines several points that are often overlooked or misunderstood when discussing theoretical models of strategic trade policy. Chapters four through six deal with market integration through trade liberalization in the context of strategic trade policy. It is shown that trade liberalization may generate unexpected effects. Chapters seven through nine investigate trade costs and trade policies in the presence of firm heterogeneity. Implications obtained in these chapters are different from those in the Melitz model. Chapters 10 and 11 are concerned with information about strategic trade policies. In particular, these chapters study what information is needed when employing strategic trade policies. Chapters 12 through 15 explore strategic trade policies with intermediate inputs. As global value chains develop, it is becoming increasingly important to analyze trade policies in vertical market structures.

戦争における貿易
Grinberg, Mariya, Trade in War: Economic Cooperation across Enemy Lines. (Cornell Studies in Security Affairs) 264 pp. 2025:8 (Cornell U. Pr., US) <737-292>
ISBN 978-1-5017-8244-2 hard ¥9,968.- (税込) US$ 47.95 *

Trade in War is an urgent, insightful study of a puzzling wartime phenomenon: states doing business with their enemies. Trade between belligerents during wartime should not occur. After all, exchanged goods might help enemies secure the upper hand on the battlefield. Yet as history shows, states rarely choose either war or trade. In fact, they frequently engage in both at the same time. To explain why states trade with their enemies, Mariya Grinberg examines the wartime commercial policies of major powers during the Crimean War, the two World Wars, and several post-1989 wars. She shows that in the face of two competing imperatives-preventing an enemy from increasing its military capabilities, and maintaining its own long-term security through economic exchange-states at war tailor wartime commercial policies around a product's characteristics and war expectations. If a product's conversion time into military capabilities exceeds the war's expected length, then trade in the product can occur, since the product will not have time to affect battlefield outcomes. If a state cannot afford to jeopardize the revenue provided by the traded product, trade in it can also occur. Grinberg's findings reveal that economic cooperation can thrive even in the most hostile of times-and that interstate conflict might not be as easily deterred by high levels of economic interdependence as is commonly believed. Trade in War compels us to recognize that economic ties between states may be insufficient to stave off war.

21世紀における自由貿易－経済理論と政治的現実
Rangeley, Max / Hannan, Daniel (eds.), Free Trade in the Twenty-First Century: Economic Theory and Political Reality. 666 pp. 2025:2 (Springer, GW) <737-297>
ISBN 978-3-031-67655-0 hard ¥7,190.- (税込) EUR 29.99 *

This book offers an assessment of the benefits and contemporary relevance of free trade. With contributions from senior policy-makers-ranging from former prime ministers of Australia and the United Kingdom to ambassadors and political figures who have worked on trade negotiations-as well as some of the most prestigious academics in the field of trade, from a Nobel Prize winner to esteemed economic historians, it teaches how important free trade is to prosperity in this day and age. This book brings together the key approaches to free trade in the modern world, including the practical realities of negotiating trade agreements, how we can move towards a system of genuine free trade and the moral case for free trade. Each chapter in Free Trade in the Twenty-First Century has an eminent expert in the field addressing a specific aspect of modern trade. With a single book, one can gain an understanding of the most important themes, from the impact monetary economics has on trade to the intricacies of free trade agreements. By having chapters written by political figures, trade negotiators and think tank analysts, this book takes trade beyond abstruse economic theory and brings it into political reality so that the reader can understand how we can use trade to create global peace and prosperity.

van Ommeren, Emile, Pro Trade, Against Competition: Firms and the Politics of Selective Trade Protection. 192 pp. 2025:3 (E. Elgar, UK) <737-298>
ISBN 978-1-0353-5021-6 hard ¥24,310.- (税込) GB￡ 85.00 *

This book presents a comprehensive analysis of firm lobbying and selective trade protection. Drawing on quantitative and qualitative data, Emile van Ommeren challenges the view that large multinational corporations are unequivocally in favor of trade liberalization.Pro Trade, Against Competition delves into the factors that contribute to the implementation of selective trade measurements by governments, exploring relationships between firm-level interests, trade barriers, and the world trading system. The book showcases examples from economies across the world, demonstrating that the growth of intra-industry trade and global value chains has fundamentally altered firms' involvement in international trade. Ultimately, van Ommeren contends that politically powerful companies have an incentive to lobby for selective trade protection under these conditions.Providing a thought-provoking examination of trade policymaking across diverse contexts, this book is an essential resource for students and scholars in trade, international relations, comparative politics, public policy, and economics. Policymakers will also benefit from its insights into the consequences of selective trade policies for the global trading system.

Das, Abhijit, Strategies in GATT and WTO Negotiations. 344 pp. 2025:3 (Oxford U. Pr., UK) <736-338>
ISBN 978-0-19-893440-0 hard ¥28,314.- (税込) GB￡ 99.00 *

Over the past seven decades, the outcome of international trade negotiations at the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) and the World Trade Organization (WTO) have significantly influenced economic policymaking world over. With unparalleled access to first-hand accounts of key negotiators from India and other developing countries,Strategies in GATT and WTO Negotiations systematically identifies and analyses the strategies and tactics deployed by the main players at the GATT/WTO negotiating table, particularly from the perspective of developing countries. It decodes the role that strategy plays in the developed countries prevailing in WTO negotiations on most occasions and demystifies the factors and strategies underlying the rare successes of many developing countries in countering entrenched power dynamics at the GATT and WTO negotiating table. Moreover, it includes a fascinating analysis of action behind the scenes and the strategies deployed by many developing countries in securing their key negotiating objectives on three specific issues in the Doha Round of the WTO, namely, the Singapore issues, agriculture, and food security.

アフリカにおける国際貿易・開発ハンドブック
Ocran, Matthew Kofi / Abor, Joshua Yindenaba (eds.), The Palgrave Handbook of International Trade and Development in Africa. 679 pp. 2024:12 (Palgrave Macmillan, UK) <734-234>
ISBN 978-3-031-65714-6 hard ¥67,140.- (税込) EUR 279.99 *

This book explores the intricate activities and systems that underpin international trade and development in Africa. The relationship between trade and economic performance is analysed, with a particular emphasis on financial development, trade liberalization, and the welfare implications of FTA. A critical reflection of international trade and development in Africa is provided that highlights how institutions that govern the international trade system, largely found in the Global North, have enabled developed countries to benefit most from African trade. Emerging issues, such as FDI, the COVID-19 pandemic, the gendered nature of trade, remittances, and digital trade, are also discussed. This book aims to examine how Africa can play a more active role international trade and how the trade systems can be altered to help drive economic growth and development in Africa. It will be relevant to students and researchers interested in development and African economics.

アフリカ大陸自由貿易圏
Paez, Laura, The African Continental Free Trade Area: Making the Most of Free Trade and Investment in Global Markets. 298 pp. 2024:12 (Palgrave Macmillan, UK) <734-236>
ISBN 978-3-031-66604-9 hard ¥31,170.- (税込) EUR 129.99 *

This book explores the regulatory, institutional, and policy frameworks needed to enable the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to be effective. It examines the opportunities of African free trade and how it can advance regional integration and sustained economic growth on the African continent. It highlights the potential for trade and investment within Africa, and the ways in which the AfCFTA can help the continent overcome development challenges and create a more dynamic economy that generates jobs and alleviates poverty. This book sets out a policy framework to enable the effective establishment of the AfCFTA and economic development within Africa. It will be relevant to students, researchers, and policymakers interested in development economics and international trade.

変化する世界における国際貿易、資源の移動性、調整－R.W.Jones記念論集
Marjit, Sugata / Mandal, Biswajit (eds.), International Trade, Resource Mobility and Adjustments in a Changing World: Essays in Memory of Ronald W. Jones. (Contributions to Economics) 494 pp. 2024:11 (Springer, GW) <734-282>
ISBN 978-981-9756-51-3 hard ¥43,160.- (税込) EUR 179.99 *

This volume mainly focuses on the relevance and application of Heckscher-Ohlin Model and Specific Factors Model of trade, while also addressing other latest global issues which are connected with two most celebrated structures of trade models developed by the legendary trade theorist Prof. Ronald Winthrop Jones. The two models were published as 'The Structure of Simple General Equilibrium Models' (1965) and 'A Three Factor Model in Theory, Trade and History' (1971). Both the structures are used extensively by trade economists and development economists to decipher a bunch of interesting and intertwined ideas. The models being easy to follow, are capable of explaining some contemporary global concerns if modified judiciously. This includes both theory and policy in both competitive and imperfectly competitive markets. It also has some empirical dimensions. This book is a must read for those who want to keep abreast of latest frontiers in the domain of research on internationaltrade theory and policy, especially advanced graduate students, researchers, and policy makers in general. It exposes its readers to methodological techniques and contemporary research issues so that one can easily draw clues, in terms of both relevant techniques and future research directions, to carry on their own research; policy makers can understand the channels of possible welfare improvement owing to new policy changes.

北米の貿易と統合必携
Anderson, Greg / Kukucha, Christopher J. (eds.), The Elgar Companion to North American Trade and Integration. 416 pp. 2025:2 (E. Elgar, UK) <733-298>
ISBN 978-1-0353-2656-3 hard ¥61,490.- (税込) GB￡ 215.00 *

This Companion investigates the formation and evolution of trade and economic integration in North America since the implementation of the 1994 North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). Greg Anderson and Christopher Kukucha have carefully selected expert contributors with diverse perspectives on the political economy of North American integration to conduct a rigorous examination of the agreement's impact.Organised into three key parts, it firstly examines the context in which the modern idea of North America came into being and how this concept has since fluctuated; covering the Neoliberal Moment, post 9/11 markets and reconsideration of post-war trade. The Companion then concentrates on the impact of NAFTA on issues the agreement dealt with both directly and indirectly, achieving varying degrees of success, and how those realities both promote and limit integration. Furthermore, it examines the North American relationship between trade and security, covering the Canada-US border, cyber-security, and continental defence, and presents critical conclusions related to the political, social, and economic costs of integration.The Elgar Companion to North American Trade and Integration is an indispensable guide for academics of economics, political science and international relations. It would also be beneficial to civil servants working in trade bureaucracies or foreign and economic ministries, as well as researchers on public policy and opinion, lobbyists and legislative committee staff.

Brandi, Clara / Morin, Jean-Frederic, Trade and the Environment: Drivers and Effects of Environmental Provisions in Trade Agreements. (Elements in Earth System Governance) 104 pp. 2023:12 (Cambridge U. Pr., UK) <731-192>
ISBN 978-1-009-46183-2 paper ¥5,148.- (税込) GB￡ 18.00 *

The mushrooming of trade agreements and their interlinkages with environmental governance calls for new research on the trade and environment interface. The more than 700 existing preferential trade agreements (PTAs) include ever more diverse and far-reaching environmental provisions. While missed opportunities remain and harmful provisions persist, numerous environmental provisions in PTAs entail promising potential. They promote the implementation of environmental treaties and cover numerous environmental issues. New concepts, data, and methods, including detailed content analysis across multiple institutions, are needed to explain these interlinkages and understand whether and how PTAs with environmental provisions can contribute to tackling global environmental challenges. Making use of the most extensive coding of environmental provisions in PTAs to date and combining quantitative data with qualitative analyses, this Element provides a comprehensive yet fine-grained picture of the drivers and effects of environmental provisions in PTAs. This title is also available as Open Access on Cambridge Core.

Nguyen, Truc Le / Nguyen, An Thinh et al. (eds.), Economic and Political Aspects of EU-Asian Relations: Selected Papers from The Vietnam-EU Economic and Trade Forum 2023. 461 pp. 2024:10 (Springer, GW) <730-218>
ISBN 978-981-9989-44-7 hard ¥52,752.- (税込) EUR 219.99 *

This book brings together selected papers from the The Vietnam-EU Economic and Trade Forum 2023 jointly organized by the VNU University of Economics and Business (UEB, Vietnam) and Krakow University of Economics (Poland). The book deals with the economic and political relationship between Asian and EU countries in the context of globalization, sustainable development, and climate change responses. This book covers a wide range of topics, such as Asian-EU economic-politic relation promotion, policies for environmental protection, green growth and climate change responses in Asian and EU countries, and education, culture, science and technology, and innovation cooperation between Asian and EU countries.

Gaur, Pankhuri, Mega-Regional Trade Agreements and India: Balancing Economic and Strategic Concerns. (Routledge Studies in the Modern World Economy) 224 pp. 2024:10 (Routledge, UK) <729-301>
ISBN 978-1-032-55225-5 hard ¥38,610.- (税込) GB￡ 135.00 *

The world has witnessed the proliferation of Mega-Regional Trade Agreements (MRTAs), and this book critically examines a range of issues with MRTAs starting from their genesis to their economic clout over the world, the likely implications for member countries' integration, and the challenges they pose for non-member countries.Gaur focuses on concerns and challenges that non-member countries like India, South Africa, and Argentina, among others are facing with the World Trade Organization (WTO) standstill and how these MRTAs are becoming a cause of concern for the multilateral trade organization. The book also discusses the major reasons for India's withdrawal from Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) and tries to answer these questions - Should India join RCEP or the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)? Taking into account India's economic and strategic concerns, various models and indices are used to evaluate the effect on trade and investment. It also emphasizes the trade and investment linkages of India in these mega-regionals and the consequences for MRTA member countries. The consequences of India's absence from the RCEP and mega-regionalism in general are also examined.This book is useful for research scholars working in the field of international economics as well as government aids and policymakers. It will also be valuable for classes in international trade and integration, international relations, international security and regional studies.

Ichimi, Godwin S., The World Trade Organization and Food Security in West Africa: Prospects for the ECOWAS Region. (Contemporary African Political Economy) 236 pp. 2024:7 (Palgrave Macmillan, UK) <728-251>
ISBN 978-3-031-53880-3 hard ¥28,772.- (税込) EUR 119.99 *

This book explores the multilateral control of agro-economic spaces in West African developing countries through international trade, spearheaded by the World Trade Organization's Agreement on Agriculture. Responding to growing food insecurity in the region, Ichimi here examines the web of intricacies in this arrangement by discussing some of the main international trade policies directly and indirectly impacting on food security in West Africa and critically engaging with empirical praxis as well as the theoretical underpinnings vis-a-vis multilateral strategies adopted for the amelioration of the crisis. In so doing, he expose how multilateral trading agreements under the auspices of the World Trade Organization produce negative outcomes for the food security status of a large and growing population in West Africa, privileging primary commodity production and export, maintaining the preference for food imports, and driving the pattern of agricultural investment towards an inexorable dependence of the sector on the dictates of the international market.

アフリカ大陸自由貿易圏
Ofori-Amoah, Benjamin, The African Continental Free Trade Area: Prospects, Problems and Challenges. 217 pp. 2024 (Springer, GW) <728-255>
ISBN 978-3-031-59180-8 hard ¥28,772.- (税込) EUR 119.99 *

In March of 2018, 44 African countries signed the African Continental Free Trade Area agreement (AfCFTA) to launch what is considered as the largest free trade area in the world. The signing of the agreement has been hailed as a major breakthrough for African development by African countries and organizations as well as external observers of African affairs. This is not the first time African countries have proposed a new organizational and institutional structure for development. African countries have signed at least 13 regional trade agreements (RTAs) for intraregional trade since 1959. However, the track record of these groups has been relatively mediocre compared to RTAs elsewhere. Thus, Africa has the lowest percentage of intracontinental trade in the world. This volume evaluates the prospects and challenges for the AfCFTA through a deep-dive assessment of previous trade blocs on the African continent and of regional free trade areas in other parts of the world. The central question of the book is this: If pre-AfCFTA trade blocs in Africa did not encourage more intracontinental trade, what guarantees that the AfCTA will? The formation of the AfCFTA will definitely remove overlapping membership that existed with previous trading blocs on the continent, but what is different about the AfCFTA that will get rid of cumbersome regulation, boost manufacturing, and create jobs? This book argues that the dreams of AfCFTA will not be realized unless African countries make efforts to address the industry mix of their economies and to enforce the rules and regulations they set down on paper.

Preble, Keith A. / Willis Ward, Charmaine N., Trading with Pariahs: Trade Networks and the Failure of Economic Sanctions. 212 pp. 2024 (Lexington Books, US) <728-276>
ISBN 978-1-6669-0373-7 hard ¥21,829.- (税込) US$ 105.00 *

The past few decades have witnessed a proliferation of economic sanctions, yet there seem to be few examples of sanctions meeting sender states' goals. Under what conditions do sanctions fail to change the behavior of so-called international "pariah states," countries who violate various international norms? This book examines the impact of economic sanctions on target states' trading relationships through social network analysis, a method that has rarely been applied to the study of sanctions. Drawing on UN Comtrade data, Trading with Pariahs: Trade Networks and the Failure of Economic Sanctions shows that the imposition of sanctions can drastically change some states' trading networks, as states either find new trading partners (in the case of North Korea) or feel the sting of the sanctions from key trading partners (like Iran). Trading networks (such as Myanmar's) remain relatively stable over time as key trading partners refuse to impose sanctions. Through the theory of weaponized interdependence, Keith A. Preble and Charmaine N. Willis argue that the success or failure of sanctions to change target states' behavior depends on who imposes the sanctions. Sanctions imposed by the "right" sender states can be successful but also cannot rely solely on policies of isolation to achieve the goals of the sanctions.

Hug, Francine, China's Free Trade Agreement Strategies: Securing the Chinese Developmental State and Socialist Market Economy. 309 pp. 2024:8 (Springer, GW) <728-241>
ISBN 978-981-9730-18-6 hard ¥31,170.- (税込) EUR 129.99 *

This book delves into the intriguing paradox of China's position in international trade law. Although China is an active member of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) engaging in substantial trade, tensions with trading partners may also arise. In this context, the book explores the legal principles informing Chinese Free Trade Agreements (FTA) and aims to answer the pivotal question: What drives China's FTA strategies? With unique analytical methods and a novel theoretical framework, this book sheds light on China's FTA strategies, challenging prevailing notions about State intervention in the economy and offering a nuanced perspective on China's position in the world trading system. By exploring how Chinese FTAs align with developmental State and socialist market economy principles, the book contributes significantly to the fields of international economic law generally, and Chinese law specifically. Readers, especially those interested in international trade law and China's economic policies, will benefit from gaining a deeper understanding of the principles guiding China's FTA strategies and their contrast with leading liberal regimes like the WTO, the United States, and the European Union. This thought-provoking and pioneering book presents a fresh perspective on China's role in the global trade landscape. It is thus an essential resource for anyone curious about the interaction between China's distinctive political economy and the transforming international economic order.

アフリカと特恵貿易
Mshomba, Richard E., Africa and Preferential Trade: An Unpredictable Path for Development. 224 pp. 2024:9 (Stanford U. Pr., US) <725-199>
ISBN 978-1-5036-1461-1 hard ¥13,513.- (税込) US$ 65.00 *

Nonreciprocal preferential trade arrangements are a defining feature of the relationship between developed and developing countries dating back to the colonial era. In the late 1950s, these arrangements started to take a multilateral form when members of the European Economic Community established special trade arrangements with their colonies. Since then, several trade arrangements have featured African countries among the preference-receiving countries. Yet it is not always clear how preferential these arrangements are and whether they in fact help African countries or instead lead them to perpetual dependence on specific markets and products. Richard E. Mshomba carefully examines the history of these programs and their salient features. He analyzes negotiations between the EU and African countries to form Economic Partnership Agreements. Nonreciprocal preferential trade arrangements are often unpredictable, since the duration and magnitude of preferences are at the discretion of the preference-giving countries. However, when used in conjunction with other development programs and with laws and regulations that encourage long-term investment and protect employees, they can increase economic opportunities and foster human development. This book recognizes the potential impact of nonreciprocal preferential trade arrangements and provides recommendations to increase their viability.

D.A.アーウィン他著　国際貿易
Chinn, Menzie D. / Irwin, Douglas A., International Trade. 289 pp. 2025:4 (Cambridge U. Pr., UK) <725-218>
ISBN 978-1-009-39980-7 hard ¥31,460.- (税込) GB￡ 110.00 *
ISBN 978-1-009-39982-1 paper ¥12,012.- (税込) GB￡ 42.00 *

Understanding the globalized world economy is more important than ever before. This book provides a clear, concise, and up-to-date look at the economic foundations of international trade. The authors explain the principal concepts in an engaging and accessible manner open to students from any discipline, incorporating contemporary trade data through full-colour diagrams and graphs. Throughout, economic models are discussed in the context of recent and current international trade issues, to ensure students gain a concrete understanding and see how the field impacts the real world. Written for upper undergraduate courses, the book includes feature boxes that marry theory and economics in practice to show models applied, a featured real-world application for every chapter, and over 100 end-of-chapter questions help students fully engage with and consolidate their learning. Online resources for instructors include a solutions manual, lecture slides and the book figures as JPEGs.

EU貿易政策における開かれた戦略的自律
Weiss, Wolfgang / Furculita, Cornelia, Open Strategic Autonomy in EU Trade Policy: Assessing the Turn to Stronger Enforcement and More Robust Interest Representation. (Cambridge Studies in European Law and Policy) 512 pp. 2024:8 (Cambridge U. Pr., UK) <721-170>
ISBN 978-1-009-19653-6 hard ¥35,750.- (税込) GB￡ 125.00 *

This book analyses whether the recent reorientation of EU trade policy towards stronger enforcement and more robust representation of interests, resulting in a series of new or amended legislative tools, is in conformity with the EU's international commitments, particularly WTO, FTA, environmental, and general international law, and with its multilateralist stance and underlying constitutional obligations. The analysis is also set against the consequences that would flow from within the EU legal order, providing readers with a comprehensive view of the external and internal constraints on trade policy that the EU should respect, as well as the leeway it enjoys. In case of potential tensions, it submits changes that would better balance the EU's new ambitions and international obligations. Furthermore, the book looks beyond the possible legal repercussions to consider the broader political implications of these instruments on the credibility of the EU's commitment to multilateralism and international law.

Delfin Angulo Bustinza, Harold, International Trade and Inclusive Economic Growth: A Case Study of Peru and China. 128 pp. 2024:5 (Emerald, UK) <720-154>
ISBN 978-1-83753-471-5 hard ¥21,829.- (税込) US$ 105.00 *

Examining economic growth through the lens of poverty, social exclusion, and economic inequality, Harold Delfin Angulo Bustinza offers an econometric analysis of the effects of international trade between Peru and China, which has seen an average annual growth of 22% over the past two decades. China thus plays a key role in Peru's economic growth, whether in imports of primary goods, exports of capital and consumer goods, or direct investment. However, income and wealth inequality in Peru have not improved over the years. Even so, it has been found that growth in international trade between the two countries has the potential to positively benefit Peru's inclusive economic growth. With global development still on the rise, it is pivotal for us to ensure that all actors of society can benefit from that development, and not just the most privileged. Advocating for the importance of promoting openness in trade, International Trade and Inclusive Economic Growth highlights China and Peru's unique relationship to prioritize fair and equitable growth for all.

サービス2.0における貿易のルール
Gari, Gabriel, Rules for Trade in Services 2.0: Adapting the GATS to a Changing Trade Landscape. (Routledge Research in International Economic Law) 240 pp. 2024:6 (Routledge, UK) <719-250>
ISBN 978-1-032-22197-7 hard ¥38,610.- (税込) GB￡ 135.00 *

This book explores the adaptating process of the General Agreement on Trade in Services (GATS) to a constantly changing trade and policy context.The adoption of the General Agreement on Trade in Services (GATS), a multilateral agreement with stand-alone rules and principles for the governance of trade and investment in services, represented a watershedin the history of global trade governance. Over three decades after the drafting of the Agreement, WTO Members struggle to deliver on the GATS' mandate to achieve progressively higher levels of trade liberalisation in a radically different trade and policy landscape. Against this background, this book examines the contribution of the WTO negotiating, adjudicative, and deliberative functions to adapting the GATS to changing circumstances. The book uncovers an extremely flexible and adaptable agreement whose full potential has yet to be realised due to a complex set of factors weighing more broadly on the use of the WTO functions. The book distils the factors at play that constrain WTO Members' capacity to adapt the Agreement to changing circumstances and explores potential pathways to overcome them.The book will be of interest to scholars, policy makers, and trade diplomats interested in understanding the factors and processes conditioning the adaptation of a multilateral trade agreement to changing trade and policy circumstances.

Tian, Wei / Yu, Miaojie, Input Trade Liberalization in China. (Contributions to Economics) 283 pp. 2023:12 (Springer, GW) <718-204>
ISBN 978-981-9975-98-3 hard ¥28,772.- (税込) EUR 119.99 *

This book focuses on input trade liberalization in China and discusses the underlying causes and profound effects of Chinese enterprises facing import liberalization of intermediate input. The content of this book includes ten chapters. The analysis of this book mainly uses academic research, with policy study for a few chapters. Most chapters in this book apply the standard method of contemporary economic systems, integrating into the most advanced economic theories of international trade. The author uses theoretical models to obtain predictions which receive empirical support and carries out strict empirical research using data of China's manufacturing enterprises and China's customs to analyze the causes which affect Chinese enterprises facing import liberalization of intermediate input after China's reform and opening-up. The suggested readership would be the public who are willing to understand the issues closely related to China's input trade liberalization and opening-up policy, and basic knowledge in economics would be necessary in understanding the academic research part of the book. Meanwhile, this book is also specifically compelling to business persons and policy makers in that it enables deeper understanding on issues about outward foreign investment of enterprises and China's opening-up policy and facilitates their decision-making process.

貿易に関する真実－国際貿易・法の考察
Bacchus, James, Truth About Trade: Reflections on International Trade and Law. 496 pp. 2024:1 (World Scientific, SI) <718-239>
ISBN 978-981-12-8210-2 hard ¥34,927.- (税込) US$ 168.00 *

In Truth About Trade, international scholar, jurist, statesman, and activist James Bacchus offers a thought-provoking collection of some of the essays he has written on international trade and international law since he completed his tenure as one of the founders and twice the chairman of the Appellate Body of the World Trade Organization (WTO). The breadth of these essays ranges from his visionary proposals for expanding world trade and enhancing the international rule of law by modernizing the WTO-based multilateral world trading system, to his thoughts on the abhorrence and illegality of torture and on the necessity of courage in defense of human freedom. Written as public commentary during the past two decades, these essays, because of the ideas and the observations they contain, remain highly relevant to the international debate today. In his thinking about how best we should shape the legal framework of the world, the author remains ahead of his time.

アフリカ大陸自由貿易圏協定－法と政策の枠組
Ajibo, Collins C., The African Continental Free Trade Area Agreement: Legal and Policy Frameworks. (Routledge Research in International Law) 240 pp. 2024:4 (Routledge, UK) <717-237>
ISBN 978-1-032-01290-2 hard ¥38,610.- (税込) GB￡ 135.00 *

This book provides a comprehensive assessment of African economic integration through the lens of International Economic Law. The analysis is contextualised within the prevailing regional economic integrations, the WTO and the peculiarity of the AfCFTA.Through legal analysis, bolstered by economic and political dimensions, the book illustrates the complex interplay of diverse factors that shape the AfCFTA. Each chapter presents a separate element of economic integration within the principles of international economic law, with an interdisciplinary approach encompassing legal, economic and political perspectives. Covering topics such as economic integration and multilateralism, market access, exceptions, trade facilitation, rules of origin and non-tariff barriers, the book also discusses trade remedies, dispute settlement, investment, intellectual property and completion policy. Additionally, human rights, corporate social responsibility and sustainable development principles are discussed, alongside small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), digital trade and gender in economic integration.The book will be of interest to students, instructors, practitioners and nonpractitioners in this area of international economic law.

持続可能な開発と国際食品貿易政策
Atici, Cemal, Sustainable Development and International Food Trade Policies. (Routledge Studies in Agricultural Economics) 102 pp. 2024:2 (Routledge, UK) <717-238>
ISBN 978-1-032-70851-5 hard ¥15,726.- (税込) GB￡ 54.99 *

With a particular focus on developing economies, this book explores the intersection between agri-environmental policy, food policy, agricultural trade policy, and sustainable development. This book explores the many factors which shape sustainable development policies in agriculture. On the production side, using environmentally friendly inputs and good agricultural practices to protect the land and other related resources are necessary conditions for sustainable agriculture. On the other hand, ensuring food safety, security, and sustainable consumption are necessary elements of sustainable food policies and development. In addition, as the agricultural sector grows in an economy, energy needs become a major issue, especially for countries that depend on import. This book explores how these elements are balanced - along with global factors such as foreign direct investment, international climate change provisions, and the role of the WTO - in domains such as value chains, biotechnology, gender equality, ecology, and trade-environment interaction. This book will be of great interest to advanced readers in the fields of agricultural policy, food trade policy, and sustainable development.

Bhattacharyya, Rajib / Mazumdar, Debashis (eds.), Contemporary Issues in International Trade: Challenges and Opportunities. 412 pp. 2024:5 (Emerald, UK) <717-239>
ISBN 978-1-83797-321-7 hard ¥23,908.- (税込) US$ 115.00 *

From the 2008 global financial crisis and the Covid-19 pandemic, to Brexit and the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, the past two decades have been a turbulent period for the global economy. Recognising that we are currently at a tipping point, Contemporary Issues in International Trade: Challenges and Opportunities provides a comprehensive overview of the changes in trade and capital flows currently in play across the globe. Topics of discussion include: Vertical specializationImpact of crises on tradeMacroeconomic vulnerability in developing countriesIndia's automotive and technological exportsThe influence of liberalization on India's manufacturing sectorInternational insurance marketsProtectionismLabour market impact of trade reformsBlockchain technologyThe influence of 'fake news' on trading preferencesChallenges in the globalisation of agricultureCorrelations between trade and human development Reaching beyond the usual terrain of economic engagement, this edited collection confronts critical issues to demand urgent analytical attention and a harnessing of the economic potential at stake.

国際貿易、経済危機、持続可能な開発
Chatterjee, Tonmoy (ed.), International Trade, Economic Crisis and the Sustainable Development Goals. 420 pp. 2024:5 (Emerald, UK) <717-179>
ISBN 978-1-83753-587-3 hard ¥23,908.- (税込) US$ 115.00 *

In an ever-shrinking world, the intricate web of international trade has bound nations together in unprecedented ways. The flow of goods, services and ideas across borders is a testament to human ingenuity and cooperation. Yet, the ripples of economic crises, whether spurred by financial meltdowns or unforeseen sociopolitical turmoil, remind us of the fragility that underlies our global economic system. As the deadline for the United Nations' 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) looms before us, International Trade, Economic Crisis and the Sustainable Development Goals delves into the nuances of international trade dynamics, the causes and consequences of economic crises and the alignment of these forces with the SDGs. Together, chapters seek to answer pressing questions: How can international trade be harnessed to foster sustainable development? What strategies can nations employ to weather economic storms while staying true to the SDGs? How do we reconcile the pursuit of economic growth with environmental and social responsibility? Proposing international trade as a path for achieving the SDGs, this curated collection envisions a more equitable and sustainable world, one where the benefits of international trade are fairly distributed, where economic crises are met with resilience and innovation and where the SDGs are not just aspirations but lived realities.

Gonzalez, Arancha / Bourgeois, Yanis, The Trade Handbook: Making Trade Work for Prosperity, People and Planet. 280 S. 2023:9 (Dietz Nachf., GW) <716-365>
ISBN 978-3-8012-3103-3 paper ¥2,877.- (税込) EUR 12.00 *

We are living in turbulent times. Trade and globalisation are facing major economic, geopolitical and societal shifts. Trade continues to drive job creation, growth, innovation, development and poverty reduction. Simultaneously, trade is also raising legitimate concerns about resilience, distribution, inclusion and the environment. More recently concerns about national security, dependencies and technology are redrawing trade maps. In today's complex trade ecosystem, the Trade Handbook provides the reader with a comprehensive view of why open trade and economic integration matter, where trade is headed, how to regulate it, and how it can work for everyone - not just some or most. If in the past the focus has been on making trade possible, i.e. negotiating trade agreements, the Trade Handbook suggests to pay the same attention to making trade happen, and most importantly, to ensure trade works for all. Basically, how to make trade effectively work for prosperity, people and planet. The Trade Handbook is part of the Foundation for European Progressive Studies (FEPS). ?Trade is a powerful process shaping the global economy, leveraging development but also creating new tensions and social inequalities. If you want to understand how this works and how this should work, you have here a brilliant synthesis provided by an outstanding policy-maker in the world stage.“ Professor Maria Joao Rodrigues (FEPS President) ?The book smartly guides us through the underlying economic reasons for engaging in trade, the functioning of the international trading framework and key elements needed to facilitate trade.“ Prof. Dr. hab. Marek Belka (former Prime Minister of Poland and Vice-President of S&D Group in the European Parliament) ?It is both a reference book and an inspiration. Trade will always lead to discussions, this book will make the discussion more factual and knowledgeable.“ Ann Linde (Former Foreign Affairs Minister of Sweden) ?In a mesmerizing tour de force that takes the reader through the ebbs and flows of the intellectual and empirical evolution of the trade adventure, Gonzalez Laya articulates a fresh vision with courage and conviction.“ Dr. Dimitris Tsarouhas (Adjunct Professor, Georgetown University Research Director, Virginia Tech Consultant, World Bank Member of FEPS Scientific Council)

反ダンピング調査における手続的正義の改善－中国に対するアメリカとEUの実践の教訓
Yilmazcan, Abdulkadir, Improving Procedural Justice in Anti-Dumping Investigations: Lessons from the US and EU Practices Against China. 217 pp. 2024:5 (Cambridge U. Pr., UK) <716-366>
ISBN 978-1-009-45088-1 hard ¥27,170.- (税込) GB￡ 95.00 *

By synthesizing both theoretical and empirical insights, this book offers a distinctive perspective on procedural justice within the context of anti-dumping investigations. The book highlights the disjunction between the provisions outlined in the World Trade Organization's Anti-Dumping Agreement (ADA) and the practical encounters faced by stakeholders such as exporters, regulatory bodies, and legal experts affiliated with the WTO. Employing a mixed-method approach, the research encompasses a comprehensive doctrinal analysis of procedural complexities alongside empirical investigations involving key stakeholders such as WTO legal experts, Chinese exporters, and investigating authorities. Furthermore, this book underscores the potential for enhancing procedural justice through either a comprehensive reform of the ADA or concrete measures such as a standardized anti-dumping questionnaire. Such improvements offered in the book have the potential to curtail the misuse of anti-dumping investigations, consequently mitigating a substantial number of disputes that might be brought before the WTO's Dispute Settlement Mechanism.

Zeufack, Albert / Tchana Tchana, Fulbert / Sanoh, A. (eds.), Making the African Continental Free Trade Agreement a Success: Pathways and a Call for Action. 252 pp. 2024:4 (Routledge, UK) <715-209>
ISBN 978-1-032-59851-2 hard ¥41,470.- (税込) GB￡ 145.00 *
ISBN 978-1-032-59847-5 paper ¥10,864.- (税込) GB￡ 37.99 *

In 2019, African heads of state and governments launched in fanfare the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA), a historic agreement for economic transformation across the continent. But now comes the hard bit: how to make the agreement a success?In this book, senior experts from across the world come together to provide a comprehensive analysis of the conditions needed for AfCFTA to successfully spur economic development in Africa. It puts forward three foundations for success: demography dividend, digital economy, and economic diversification. In addition to trade policy, the book recommends that African policymakers should strengthen fiscal and monetary policy coordination, adopt and implement the appropriate regulatory environment, and build suitable connectivity infrastructure. The stakes are high. If implemented correctly, the book argues that AfCFTA could speed up trade within Africa, which could double every five years. Success would mean growth, investment, changing trade patterns, jobs, economic transformation, poverty reduction, and a continental market for services.Driven by concrete, evidence-based strategies for long-term growth, this book is an essential read for policy makers, development practitioners, economics researchers, and everyone with an interest in the future of Africa.

Ingleson, Elizabeth O'Brien, Made in China: When US-China Interests Converged to Transform Global Trade. 352 pp. 2024:3 (Harvard U. Pr., US) <713-291>
ISBN 978-0-674-25183-0 hard ¥7,889.- (税込) US$ 37.95 *

The surprising story of how Cold War foes found common cause in transforming China's economy into a source of cheap labor, creating the economic interdependence that characterizes our world today.For centuries, the vastness of the Chinese market tempted foreign companies in search of customers. But in the 1970s, when the United States and China ended two decades of Cold War isolation, China's trade relations veered in a very different direction. Elizabeth Ingleson shows how the interests of US business and the Chinese state aligned to reframe the China market: the old dream of plentiful customers gave way to a new vision of low-cost workers by the hundreds of millions. In the process, the world's largest communist state became an indispensable component of global capitalism.Drawing on Chinese- and English-language sources, including previously unexplored corporate papers, Ingleson traces this transformation to the actions of Chinese policymakers, US diplomats, maverick entrepreneurs, Chinese American traders, and executives from major US corporations including Boeing, Westinghouse, J. C. Penney, and Chase Manhattan Bank. Long before Walmart and Apple came to China, businesspeople such as Veronica Yhap, Han Fanyu, Suzanne Reynolds, and David Rockefeller instigated a trade revolution with lasting consequences. And while China's economic reorganization was essential to these connections, Ingleson also highlights an underappreciated but crucial element of the convergence: the US corporate push for deindustrialization and its embrace by politicians.Reexamining two of the most significant transformations of the 1970s-US-China rapprochement and deindustrialization in the United States-Made in China takes bilateral trade back to its faltering, uncertain beginnings, identifying the tectonic shifts in diplomacy, labor, business, and politics in both countries that laid the foundations of today's globalized economy.

WTO必携
Chaisse, Julien / Rodriguez-Chiffelle, Cristian (eds.), The Elgar Companion to the World Trade Organization. (Elgar Companions to International Organisations) 960 pp. 2023:12 (E. Elgar, UK) <712-222>
ISBN 978-1-80088-285-0 hard ¥95,810.- (税込) GB￡ 335.00 *

This comprehensive Companion provides an extensive guide to understanding the World Trade Organization (WTO) and its impact on the global economy. Addressing the challenges facing the WTO amidst a rapidly evolving landscape, the book delves into the diverse trade policies of countries and regions, providing rare insights into their impact on the global trade governance frameworks. Featuring insightful contributions from interdisciplinary experts, this essential Companion will aid readers in comprehending the WTO's functions and its significance in international trade and broader economic policies. Chapters explore the influence of regional trade agreements on countries' trade agendas, the WTO's critical role in fostering free and fair trade, and the shifting dynamics of global economic governance. The book further highlights the importance of dispute resolution, regional integration, and coalitions for effective trade policy making. Highlighting the need for increased transparency, flexibility, and adaptability to ensure the WTO's continued relevance in global economic governance, this Companion will be indispensable for scholars and students of institutional economics, international relations, law and politics, and regulation and governance. It will also be beneficial for trade lawyers, experts, and professionals who work in international trade and commerce, as well as NGOs and civil society organizations.

アフリカ大陸自由貿易圏協定
Kufuor, Kofi Oteng, The African Continental Free Trade Area Agreement: The Development of a Rules-Based Trading Order. (Routledge Studies on Law in Africa) 288 pp. 2024:2 (Routledge, UK) <711-359>
ISBN 978-0-367-28007-9 hard ¥41,470.- (税込) GB￡ 145.00 *

In 2018, the members of the African Union adopted the African Continental Free Trade Area Agreement (AfCFTA). This book examines the AfCFTA, dissecting its key provisions. It stresses the importance of the AfCFTA in the context of increasing episodes of trade protection in Africa, and it theorizes on the role of the treaty organs. The book also examines the importance of citizen participation for the success of the AfCFTA, as well as exploring the role sub-state actors can play. Ultimately, the study adds to the understanding of the array of problems that are associated with regional trade in Africa and the role law plays in resolving these problems. It will be of importance to academics and students of international law, especially those with an interest in African trade law, as well as legal professionals and policymakers.

Lee, Eun Sup, A Guide to International Trading: Professional Tools and Practice Insights for Successful Operations. 2nd ed. (Management for Professionals) 582 pp. 2023:11 (Springer, GW) <710-240>
ISBN 978-3-031-39976-3 hard ¥20,379.- (税込) EUR 84.99 *

This book offers a practical guide for successful international trade operations. Written for MBA students and professionals, it provides tools and best practices for managing and operating complex international trade transactions. Readers learn about the legal, administrative, and practical aspects of international business transactions and how to gather and manage the proper information needed. The book covers topics such as public and private regulation of international trade, overseas market research, international trade terms, international trade contracts, payment collection, international transportation, marine cargo insurance, exchange rate risk, electronic commerce, and claims and dispute resolution. It is a valuable resource for both business students and professionals involved in international trade or export businesses.

Samy, Yiagadeesen / Adedeji, Adeniran / Iraoya, A. et al., Trade and Women's Economic Empowerment: Evidence from Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises. 162 pp. 2023:8 (Palgrave Macmillan, UK) <710-241>
ISBN 978-3-031-39038-8 hard ¥11,986.- (税込) EUR 49.99 *
ISBN 978-3-031-39041-8 paper ¥9,588.- (税込) EUR 39.99 *

This open access book examines the relationship between trade and women's economic empowerment by focusing on small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in six countries: Cambodia, Ghana, Madagascar, Nigeria, Senegal and Vietnam. The authors make use of both survey data and qualitative analysis to understand why and how trade can create more jobs for women, and how the jobs created are contributing to women's empowerment. They propose strategies and policies for ensuring that women can benefit from trade. After providing the context for the research and reviewing the literature on trade and gender in the introductory chapter, the second chapter analyzes survey data collected for this project. This is followed by a qualitative analysis of the six country cases in the next two chapters: Cambodia and Vietnam (Chapter 3), followed by Ghana, Madagascar, Nigeria and Senegal (Chapter 4). The final chapter concludes with a summary of our findings and policy recommendations.

Keahey, Jennifer, Decolonizing Development: Food, Heritage and Trade in Post-Authoritarian Environments. 208 pp. 2023:11 (Bristol U. Pr., UK) <709-201>
ISBN 978-1-5292-2436-8 hard ¥24,592.- (税込) GB￡ 85.99 *

Post-Soviet Latvia and post-apartheid South Africa are far apart geographically and yet have endured a similar history of colonial and authoritarian rule before transitioning to democracy at the end of the 20th century. This book examines these two nations in an unusual comparative study of post-authoritarian efforts to decolonize production and trade. The book combines an analysis of political economy and ecocultural heritage to unpack alternative trade formations. It also connects world systems thinking with Indigenous knowledge to articulate a decolonial theory of development and change over the longue duree. Conclusions and insights drawn are timely and important for a planet confronted by crises such as authoritarianism, laissez-faire capitalism, climate change and the COVID-19 pandemic.

EU貿易協定と欧州統合
Gastinger, Markus, EU Trade Agreements and European Integration: Commission Autonomy and Council Control? (Routledge/UACES Contemporary European Studies) 304 pp. 2024 (Routledge, UK) <709-239>
ISBN 978-1-032-37884-8 hard ¥41,470.- (税込) GB￡ 145.00 *

EU Trade Agreements and European Integration studies 50 bilateral trade agreements negotiated by the European Commission from 1970-2008 and how they shaped European integration.The book argues that the Commission used these trade agreements, signed primarily with countries in Asia and Latin America, to advance European integration by ensuring that they became wider in scope and institutionally deeper by establishing 'joint bodies' - even in the face of resistance from member states in the Council of the European Union. Drawing upon principal-agent theory to explain Commission autonomy and Council control as well as extensive archival material and other sources across six in-depth case studies, it shows that the Commission primarily relied on asymmetric information to shape trade agreements in earlier negotiations. In later negotiations, the Commission harnessed its agendasetting power to submit agreements that the Council could only accept or reject. Overall, the book argues that these 50 trade agreements significantly impacted European integration by increasing the Commission's external action capability, transforming it into a truly global political actor - one trade agreement at a time.This book will be of interest to scholars and students of European Union Studies and EU policy-making, practitioners involved in trade and external relations, and engaged citizens in Europe and abroad, particularly in India, which is prominently featured in the book.Introduction Chapter of this book is freely available as a downloadable Open Access PDF at http://www.taylorfrancis.com under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives (CC-BY-NC-ND) 4.0 license.

いかに貿易の兵器化が成長、公衆衛生、気候の移行を脅かすか
Heydon, Ken, The Trade Weapon: How Weaponizing Trade Threatens Growth, Public Health and the Climate Transition. 224 pp. 2024 (Polity Pr., UK) <709-240>
ISBN 978-1-5095-5755-4 hard ¥14,542.- (税込) US$ 69.95 *
ISBN 978-1-5095-5756-1 paper ¥4,770.- (税込) US$ 22.95 *

Prompted by geostrategic rivalry and the war in Ukraine, COVID-19 and the climate transition, trade policy is increasingly being weaponized. This trend towards protectionist capture and retaliation is self-sabotaging and bad for growth. But there is another way. In this hard-hitting book, Ken Heydon offers alternatives to the trade weapon: the need for diplomatic carrots to accompany the sanctions stick; for resilience in supply chains rather than self-sufficiency through ill-advised reshoring and friend-shoring; for multilateral WTO remedies to rule breaking rather than unilateral penalties in the name of national sovereignty; and for direct action on environment and public health goals rather than the blunt tool of trade restriction. But, to restrain the damaging subordination of trade policy to other ends, governments must address the discontents of trade and do better at helping losers, adjusting to technological change and making the case for open markets. At stake are three decades of income gains from globalization and the ability to deal effectively with the climate transition and the next pandemic.

Porto, Massimiliano, Using R for Trade Policy Analysis: R Codes for the UNCTAD and WTO Practical Guide. 2nd ed. 163 pp. 2023:10 (Springer, GW) <708-219>
ISBN 978-3-031-35043-6 hard ¥20,379.- (税込) EUR 84.99 *

This book explains the best practices of the UNCTAD & WTO for trade analysis to the R users community. It shows how to replicate the UNCTAD & WTO's Stata codes in the Practical Guide to Trade Policy Analysis by using R. Applications and exercises are chosen from the Practical Guide to Trade Policy Analysis and explain how to implement the codes in R. This books targets readers with a basic knowledge of R. It is particularly suitable for Stata users. This edition has been updated and expanded to include updated R code and visualization tools.

Brenton, Paul / Chemutai, Vicky / Maliszewska, M. et al., Trade and Climate Change: Policy Considerations for Developing Countries. 300 pp. 2023:10 (World Bank, US) <706-243>
ISBN 978-1-4648-2013-7 paper ¥10,638.- (税込) US$ 54.95 *

This report provides analysis and tools to guide policymakers in developing countries on key issues related to trade. Part 1 analyzes climate change and evolving comparative advantages of developing country trade. Part 2 takes an in-depth look into the design of climate-related trade policy instruments that support developing country trade.

Maliszewska, Maryla / Winkler, Deborah, Leveraging Trade for More and Beter Jobs in Developing Countries. 200 pp. 2023:9 (World Bank, US) <706-251>
ISBN 978-1-4648-2012-0 paper ¥9,583.- (税込) US$ 49.50 *

This report examines the impacts of trade integration on the quantity and quality of jobs in developing countries and the underlying channels through which workers adjust. It also offers data, analytics, and a clear framework to help policymakers maximize the aggregate labor market gains from trade while minimizing adjustment costs for workers.