The Trans-Pacific Partnership and the Path to Free Trade in the Asia-Pacific - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1785360035 ISBN 13: 9781785360039

Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing, 2016

Synopsis

Mega-regionalism in the Asia Pacific has led to the formation of several emerging trade blocs, including the Trans-Pacific Partnership. This book, in addition to the examination of trade policies in the region, offers a comprehensive analysis of ongoing developments such as the impact of new members on the incumbent TPP-12 and its spillover to third parties, as well an objective study of the crucial issues of liberalization of agriculture, pharmaceuticals, and intellectual property rights.

Split into three diverse sections, this book is a joint venture of many outstanding scholars in various disciplines, all with expertise in the Asia Pacific's regional affairs. These contributions provide readers with a rigorous assessment of membership enlargement and sectorial liberalization of the TPP as well as the pathways toward region-wide free trade areas. Editor Peter C.Y. Chow includes both an analysis of the trade policies of China and the US and a discussion of the impact of new members on trade complementarity, global value chains, and the US's trade balance. Detailed studies on the effect of Taiwan's membership on the US economy and industries such as agriculture, manufacturing, and service are also explored.

This edited volume will attract readers interested in international trade, economic integration, and globalization. Academics and practitioners in geopolitics, geo-economics, and international relations in the Asia Pacific will also be of interest.

Contributors include: C. Barfield, T.-J. Cheng, L.-i. Chen Chiu, P.C.Y. Chow, D. Ciuriak, B.-X. Hsu, W.-C. Lee, C.-Y. Liu, A. Somwaru, H. Thompson, F. Tuan, J. Xiao

About this title

About the Author

Edited by Peter C.Y. Chow, Professor of Economics, City College and Graduate Center, City University of New York, US

Review

'This book is an outstanding collection of essays on the TPP. All 11 chapters were written by professionals. It starts with insightful analyses of the US security and economic interests, and the U.S. leadership in rebalancing Asia-Pacific. The book also includes unique captivating topics on pros and cons of enlarging the TPP memberships, especially using Taiwan as an example, and the effects of sectorial liberalization on agriculture, pharmaceuticals, income redistribution, and intellectual property protection. This book is a timely study of the TPP and is essential for economic and trade policymakers, political scientists, and empirical economists.' --Frank S.T. Hsiao, University of Colorado Boulder

Edition details

• Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 1785360035
• ISBN 13: 9781785360039
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 320
• Editor: Chow Peter C.Y.