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Trade Policy, 2007. An evaluation of the economic data and trade policy presented in "A Trading Nation: Canadian Trade Policy from Colonialism to Globalization" by Michael Hart. 1,425 words (approx. 5.7 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 47.95 »
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Abstract This paper reviews Michael Hart's book, "A Trading Nation: Canadian Trade Policy from Colonialism to Globalization" in order to argue the case that Canadian trade policy is often created around subjective and biased economic information that create Canada's trade policy. The paper further analyzes how Hart uses both trade policy and empirical economic data in his research, rather than using market fluctuations and government interaction, to define how Canada's trade economy will function for the best interest of the nation.
From the Paper "Finally, Hart uses trade policy to define how Canada will co-exist with America as a major trade partner in multilateral trade policy. Although the 1995 AFTA agreement helped to open the borders with American trade, the actually trade policy issues within the agreement were often not in the best interest of Canada. Often the issue of privatization in the American economy helped to defy the "openness" of the agreement, which helps to solidify Hart's thesis of data that stays close with policy initiatives. In many ways, the data revolving around Canada's markets and the way that politics plays into the mix, does not reflect the serious issues that limit the true autonomy of Canada's part in the NAFTA."
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Clinton's Foreign Trade Policies, 2006. An analysis of the U.S.'s foreign trade policies under President Clinton. 950 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 33.95 »
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Abstract This paper studies foreign trade policy during the Clinton administration. The paper analyzes decisions and actions in two of Clinton's top priority areas: (1) the trade imbalance between the U.S. and Japan and (2) the trade status of China. The paper begins by discussing U.S.-Japanese relations, including their impact on financial instability in Asia. The paper attempts to understand how increased stability would behoove the U.S. and how attempting to affect that change would impact fiscal policy regarding Japan. Then the paper turns to U.S.-China relations, focusing on Clinton's desire to bestow Most Favored Nation status on China, in order to increase and improve trade. The paper weighs the benefit of increased trade against the cost of China's human rights violations.
From the Paper "There are many doom-sayers in the U.S. predicting that what was the southeast Asian financial crisis of several years ago, will reemerge in Japan in an even more catastrophic way, which would seriously impact trade agreements, import/export statistics and even the average American consumer who buys millions of Japanese-made products, from computers to microwave ovens. What made the situation in Japan worse than experts anticipated was the steady fall of the Japanese exchange rate, falling by more than 10% from March, 1998 through June. At the same time, Japan entered a recession, registering negative growth in the fourth quarter of 1997 and the first quarter of 1998."
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Canadian Trade Policies, 2005. This paper discusses direct and indirect trade intervention policies for Canada. 675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 1 source, $ 26.95 »
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Abstract This paper explains that devising a direct coercive intervention to promote Canadian trade is a complicated task because Canada's participation in such international forums, as the World Trade Organization and NAFTA, limit the choice of direct and coercive interventions as tariff barriers. The author points out that the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade may be well advised to consider an indirect intervention policy. The paper relates that the voluntary nature of this policy is attractive enough to acquire widespread adherence to boost significantly Canadian trade and that its indirect characteristics minimize Canadian exposure to retaliatory measures by its trading partners.
From the Paper "It must be acknowledged that devising a direct, coercive intervention to promote Canadian trade is a complicated task given the fact that Canada's participation in such international forums as the World Trade Organization and NAFTA limit the choice of such direct and coercive interventions as tariff barriers. However, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade may be well advised to consider indirect interventions that, while voluntary, are attractive enough to acquire widespread adherence and thus may significantly boost Canadian trade while their indirect characteristics minimize Canadian exposure to retaliatory measures by our trading partners."
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The World Trade Organization And Trade Policies, 2002. Examines the effects of the WTO on government trade policies in many countries such as China. 1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 5 sources, $ 53.95 »
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Abstract The World Trade Organization has an effect on developing governmental policies concerning trade in many countries such as China.
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Hong Kong Trade Policies, 2002. Argues why Hong Kong should be considered the Greatest anomaly in the industrialized world. 3,400 words (approx. 13.6 pages), 7 sources, $ 124.95 »
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Abstract This paper will bring to light the trade policies that have contributed to Hong Kong's great success to date. With a long and complicated history, such a task must consider its contemporary policies in the context of their historical antecedents.
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US-Europe Trade Policy, 2003. A discussion of food safety issues pertaining to trade policy between the U.S. and Europe. 1,610 words (approx. 6.4 pages), 8 sources, APA, $ 55.95 »
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Abstract This paper reviews issues of food safety dividing the United States and Europe in relation to trade policy. The paper focuses on the controversy over genetically modified food and meat and milk from hormone-fed cattle. The paper examines both the health and political issues involved.
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Canada's Trade Policy, 2007. This paper reviews the book "A Trading Nation: Canadian Trade Policy from Colonialism to Globalization", by Michael Hart. 1,649 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 53.95 »
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Abstract The paper examines Michael Hart's thesis that Canadian trade policy has too often been shaped by political considerations rather than economic ones and this trend has led to economic dislocation that could have been avoided. The writer agrees with Hart in general, noting his lucid arguments in favor of free trade and his especially cogent argument in favor of NAFTA. The writer concludes that Michael Hart has made a valuable contribution to existing literature.
From the Paper "Hart's defense of his thesis really begins early on in his work. For one thing, Hart notes that Canada has actually been strengthened in some respects by a heavily-regulated international trade situation insofar as such an arrangement actually makes it less vulnerable to unilateral and arbitrary decisions in Washington or elsewhere (8). Simply on its surface, this assertion makes a great deal of sense: Canada is a nation of just over 30 million souls; the United States has about ten times that number and possibly a 100 times the economic clout world-wide. Furthermore, other nations like Russia, China, India and even "western European" nations like France, Germany and Great Britain all have considerably greater human and capital resources than does Canada."
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Australia's Trade Policy, 1999. In context of regional & international economic theory. Looks at the barriers to free trade, policy objectives, Asian Pacific Economic Cooperation Initiative, examples and the future. 2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 21 sources, $ 79.95 »
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From the Paper "AUSTRALIA IN THE INTERNATIONAL POLITICAL ECONOMY: THE APEC INITIATIVE
Introduction
This research examines the role of Australia in the international political economy focusing on Australia?s objectives in relation to the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Initiative. Australia?s role in APEC began in 1989 when the country began the push for the Initiative. APEC, although initially established for consultative purposes, has evolved into an 18-country body with an institutional framework and an agenda to promote trade and facilitate investment. The evolution of the country?s objectives since that time is considered, as are the prospects of attaining these objectives.
The Relevant Trade Issues.."
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Australian International Trade: External Policy and Deficit, 2000. A look at the export and import trade in Australia and the problems they face. 1,571 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 3 sources, $ 51.95 »
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Abstract This essay focuses on the Australian International Trade: The External Policy. It contains researched materials about:
(1) the constraints on Australian exports; (2) future exports growth; (3) the costs associated with imports (fully explained); (4) imports that could be produced in Australia; and (5) the effects of Australian businesses pushing to market their products. This essay also outlines the problems Australia faces in terms of international trade, and the effects it has on the Current Account Deficit (CAD). It also has some well-researched forecasts as to the exports that can and will be increased and the imports that can be reduced.
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International Policy Trade-Offs, 2004. This paper discusses that international policy must carefully weigh competing and often equally valid choices and make some compromise between these opposing values. 3,255 words (approx. 13.0 pages), 9 sources, APA, $ 93.95 »
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Abstract This paper explains that the current policy of preemptive strikes is an issue with significant tradeoffs involved for both unilateral and multilateral involvement. The problem with acting in a unilateral fashion is that the acting nation is held solely responsible for the outcome and may be seen as a rogue state by the other nations of the world, thus causing problems immediately with global backlash. The author points out that there are two theories: Liberalism, which argues that, while states may be self-interested and may be working for themselves, in the end, they are also working for the greater good, and constructivism, which argues against a single state blindly trying to force its political structure on all other nations in the name of freedom. The paper relates that similar tough issues involve the private and public clashes regarding environmental protection and immigration laws. These are areas in which a variety of tradeoffs exist, complicating foreign and domestic relationships.
From the Paper "There is any number of debates surrounding national security. For example, there is an obvious debate plastered all over campuses and in the media regarding whether or not it is right to use war to prevent potential terrorist attacks. Some say that the wars on Iraq and Afghanistan will merely create environments conducive to the formations of disillusioned terrorist cells. Further debates surround the inevitable loss of civil rights associated with nationwide crack downs on suspicious anti-American sentiment and activity. Perhaps the most interesting debate in terms of international policy, however, is that surrounding the importance of multilateral support for national security measures. For the past century, America has generally operated on a multilateral level militarily. Since the founding of the U.N., international opinion has generally held that for conflict to be legitimate, a strong global support must exist behind it. For example, in the first Gulf War, President Bush Sr. let a powerful multilateral force to liberate Kuwait. Today, President Bush Jr. has adopted a far more unilateral strategy, accepting allies where they come in handy but reiterating that they are not entirely necessary. Evidence of this is found both in theory and in action."
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Free Trade vs. Managed Trade, 2002. A comparison of free trade to managed trade in today's global economy. 1,275 words (approx. 5.1 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 43.95 »
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Abstract This paper compares the values of free trade to managed trade. It begins by defining trade and identifying the ideal trade. The paper argues that free trade is the best policy to increase prosperity and equality in a capitalist society. It describes managed trade as the current situation, as tariffs and trade policy try to create fair grounds for commerce between two nations, as seen through the example of Japan and the United States. The writer states that protectionist policies, as used in managed trade, have been the anthem of the past and have led to war and conflict.
From the Paper "Trade is the exchange of goods and services between two countries. In order for trade to be successful, both sides must perceive that they benefit from the exchange, or the trade will not take place. In a perfect world, both parties go away from the trade happy that they have ridded themselves of something of which they have surplus, and gained something of value to them. However, in the real world, this does not happen all of the time and one party or the other walks away feeling ?cheated.?
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Chinese Monetary Policy as Foreign Policy, 2008. An analysis of how China's monetary policy has been used as part of its foreign policy to influence international relations. 3,815 words (approx. 15.3 pages), 16 sources, MLA, $ 104.95 »
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Abstract This paper discusses China's economic policies. It focuses on its monetary policies and the use of its artificial control over its exchange rate as an unofficial brief of its foreign policy. It shows how China uses its monetary policy internationally to improve its positions on trade, foreign relations, and bilateral agreements with various countries.
Table of Contents:
Abstract
Overview
Chinese Monetary Policy
Foreign Investment as Policy
Foreign Trade
Conclusions
From the Paper "For many years the Chinese Yuan was pegged to the U.S. dollar and, until recently, this was not a foreign policy issue. However, as the U.S. as well as other markets, have seen their import markets grow far beyond their export markets and consequently maintain extreme trade deficits, the artificial manipulation of the Yuan has now become a matter of foreign policy. Many foreign markets view China's exchange regime, managed float or not, to be an economic weapon and one in which it has not been reticent to utilize."
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Free Trade/ Fair Trade, 2007. An argumentative essay on the benefits of fair trade over free trade. 2,280 words (approx. 9.1 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 70.95 »
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Abstract The paper describes how those that promote free trade claim that overall production and profit is the highest good, and define efficiency and success as the ability to produce great quantities and great profit with a business. Those in support of fair trade, however, point out that productivity itself is not a good, but is only useful inasmuch as it improves the lives of the mass of people. The paper examines whether
countries should be allowed to protect their industries with tariffs or control them with regulations, despite the concerns or desires of other countries.
From the Paper "Of these two arguments, Morris' is by far the most convincing, in part because he is far more holistic in his analysis of the situation. Irwin focuses primarily on the over-all financial gains for nations, but does not specify who those gains go to. Though he seems to believe that an overall per capita increase in national product will raise national standards of living, he seldom produces evidence to this effect and does not take into consideration that what may be true for one nation, such as Japan, would not be true for another nation which was emerging from a long history of serious economic depression (such as former colonies). Moreover, he seems to confuse personal well being with the well being of the international money market."
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Trade Spaces in "Trading Spaces", 2002. A representation of hegemonic masculinity in the popular television series "Trading Spaces". 3,010 words (approx. 12.0 pages), 13 sources, APA, $ 88.95 »
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Abstract The textual analysis of the TV series "Trading Spaces" explores the possibility of interchanging gender roles in this home improvement showcase. A strong case is built on the unchanging male hegemony. However, the paper shows that the series does focus, in a particular way, on issues of gender and power, and especially on the supposedly changing nature of masculinity. Provides limitless examples from the show to exemplify gendered television.
From the Paper "Since its launch in September 2000 as a late-afternoon show, Trading Spaces has regularly scored a 2 or 3 household rating in its universe in prime time, according to Neilson Media Research data, peaking one Saturday evening in April at a 3:2 for an episode featuring the Dixie Chicks. With that all-time household record for TLC, Trading Spaces also beat out all broadcast networks in delivery of adults 18-49 that night (the network regularly ranks in the top 10 of all cable networks in delivery of adults 18-49 and adults 25-54). By the conclusion of its third season, Trading Spaces will have taped 65 new episodes compared to last season?s 40, and can be seen in 70 million homes in America, and internationally in Canada, Japan, Australia, Thailand, and the Philippines (Foege)."
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Trade Liberalization, 2005. Addresses the question of whether trade liberalization policies help or hinder less developed countries. 2,897 words (approx. 11.6 pages), 13 sources, APA, $ 85.95 »
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Abstract This paper examines President Bush's trade liberalization policies in an effort to determine if these policies help or hurt less developed countries. The paper studies selected nations, notable either for their participation or lack of participation in Bush's trade treaties, to help shed light on this topic and then concludes, from the evidence presented, that U.S. trade policy probably is harming the less developed countries as well as the USA.
From the Paper "In June, the United States and Morocco signed a bilateral trade agreement, with the Bush administration bragging that it exemplified "the way its economic policies can build new ties and friendships around the world. This is especially important in the Middle East, where, in other respects, America's foreign policy seems to have left something to be desired (Stiglitz, 2004). Stiglitz further characterized cooperation with moderate Arab nations as a way to offer a carrot, rather than a stick, to those who behave reasonably" (Stiglitz, 2004). However, the carrot is sometimes rotten, and our "offers" are more often predicated upon U.S. special interests than by a humanitarian concern about bringing less developed countries (LDCs) into the league of prosperous nations."
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