Pietra Rivoli is an economics professor at Georgetown University, where the question "Who made your T-shirt?" set her on a quest. On her journey she found that globalization is just as much about history and politics as it is about...
International trade
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Author:Rivoli, PietraSummary: -
Author:Blundell, SallySummary:An in-depth look at two decades of a movement that aims to challenge the ethical foundations of the global market. Transnational corporations look for the cheapest suppliers, while the fair trade movement insists on a premium for the...
- Author:Pigman, Geoffrey AllenSummary:
Tariffs and trade barriers are rising, and major diplomatic institutions that have long promoted liberal trade are coming under attack as impending trade wars threaten global trade and global value chains. At the root of this crisis,...
- Author:Drache, Daniel, Jacobs, Lesley A.Summary:
Since the 2008 economic meltdown, market-driven globalization has posed new challenges for governments. This volume introduces the concept of “grey zones” of global governance, where state policy and market behaviour interact with...
- Author:Biddulph, Sarah, Biuković, LjiljanaSummary:
With isolationism and protectionism strengthening in response to the forces of globalization, the interrelationship of the national and supranational in shaping good governance norms has become increasingly relevant. Good Governance in...
- Author:Chen, KirstinSummary:
"If you appreciate a good caper, you'll want to pick up Kirstin Chen's novel . . . Fast-paced and fun, with smart commentary on the cultural differences between Asia and America." -- TIME"Propulsive and captivating . . . A provocative...
- Author:Ghemawat, PankajSummary:
Reeling from the brutal impacts of the early 21st-century recession, governments and societies everywhere are retrenching and pushing hard for increased protectionism. Global economy expert Pankaj Ghemawat details why, while this...
