The Collapse of Trade, Murky Protectionism and the Crisis: Recommendations for the G20

Richard Baldwin (Curatore)

Simon Evenett (Curatore)

Centre for Economic Policy Research, 2009

The global financial crisis of 2008/9 is the Great Depression of the 21st century. For many though, the similarities stop at the Wall Street Crash as the current generation of policymakers have acted quickly to avoid the mistakes of the past. Yet the global crisis has made room for mistakes all of its own. While governments have apparently kept to their word on refraining from protectionist measures in the style of 1930s tariffs, there has been a disturbing rise in "murky protectionism". Seemingly benign, these crisis-linked policies are twisted to favour domestic firms, workers and investors. This book, first published as an eBook on VoxEU.org in March 2009, brings together leading trade policy practitioners and experts - including Australian Trade Minister Simon Crean and former Mexican President Ernesto Zedillo. Initially its aim was to advise policymakers heading in to the G20 meeting in London, but since the threat of murky protectionism persists, so too do their warnings.

• Curatore: Richard Baldwin, Simon Evenett
• Editore: Centre for Economic Policy Research
• Collana: VoxEU.Org Books
• Anno: 2009
• Rilegatura: Paperback
• Pagine: 112 p.
• Dimensioni: 170 x 244 mm
• Peso: 193 gr.
• EAN: 9781907142239

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