International trade: theory and evidence

Markusen, James R. and Melvin, James R. and Maskus, Keith E. and Kaempfer, William (1995): International trade: theory and evidence.

Abstract

This is a textbook (out of print and copyright reverted to authors) that design for a one-semester course in international trade theory at the advanced undergraduate or beginning graduate level. It systematically examines alternative causes of trade and the consequence of each. A much revised version is due to be published in 2011.

• Item Type: MPRA Paper
• Language: English
• Keywords: International trade; gains from trade
• Subjects: F - International Economics > F1 - Trade > F10 - General

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