Narrowing the Channel: The Politics of Regulatory Protection in International Tr

Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE Narrowing the Channel by Robert Gulotty While large, multinational corporations have supported the removal of tariffs, behind the scenes these firms have fought for protection in the form of product regulations, including testing, labeling, and registration requirements. Unlike tariffs, these regulations can raise fixed costs, excluding smaller firms from the market and shifting profits toward global giants.Narrowing the Channel demonstrates that globalization and globalized firms can paradoxically hinder rather than foster economic cooperation as larger firms seek to protect their markets through often unnecessarily strict product regulations. To illustrate the problem of regulatory protectionism, Robert Gulotty offers an in-depth analysis of contemporary rulemaking in the United States and the European Union in the areas of health, safety, and environmental standards. He shows how large firms seek regulatory schemes that disproportionately disadvantage small firms. When multinationals are embedded in the local economy, governments too have an incentive to use these regulations to shift profits back home. Today, the key challenge to governing global trade is not how much trade occurs but who is allowed to participate, and this book shows that new rules will be needed to allow governments to widen the benefits of global commerce and avoid further inequality and market concentration. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Robert Gulotty is assistant professor of political science at the University of Chicago. Table of Contents Preface Part I. A Theory of Regulatory Protection Chapter 1. Introduction Chapter 2. A Theory of Global Firms and Local Regulation Part II. Evidence Chapter 3. Determinants of Regulatory Barriers to Trade Chapter 4. Regulatory Preferences in the Chemical Industry Chapter 5. Regulatory Preferences in the Food Industry Part III. Institutional Design Chapter 6. The Design of Reciprocal Trade Agreements Chapter 7. Designing Optimal Standards Agreements Chapter 8. Conclusion: Markets and Borders Technical Appendix Notes References Index Review "Gulotty adeptly combines a theory of regulatory protection with empirical evidence from various industries to make his case, and he concludes with implications for the future of the global trading regime."-- "Choice""Gulotty argues that globalization and globalized firms can paradoxically hinder rather than foster economic cooperation, as larger firms seek to protect their markets through strict product regulations. He illustrates the problem through an analysis of contemporary rulemaking in the United States and the European Union in the areas of health, safety, and environmental standards."-- "Law and Social Inquiry""Gulottys study of the politics of regulatory protection is well-suited for a world where differences in productivity are captured in firm-level outcomes."-- "World Trade Review" Review Quote "Gulottys study of the politics of regulatory protection is well-suited for a world where differences in productivity are captured in firm-level outcomes." Details ISBN022666922X ISBN-10 022666922X ISBN-13 9780226669229 Format Hardcover Author Robert Gulotty Pages 240 Language English Imprint University of Chicago Press Subtitle The Politics of Regulatory Protection in International Trade Place of Publication Chicago, IL Country of Publication United States DEWEY 382.73 Short Title Narrowing the Channel Year 2020 Publication Date 2020-03-20 UK Release Date 2020-03-20 Series Chicago Series on International and Domestic Institutions AU Release Date 2020-03-20 NZ Release Date 2020-03-20 US Release Date 2020-03-20 Publisher The University of Chicago Press Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICY No questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERY No matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. SECURE PAYMENT Peace of mind by paying through PayPal and eBay Buyer Protection TheNile_Item_ID:161786241;

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