Trade Theory, Factor Mobility, and Political Conflict -- Trade, Distribution, and Factor Mobility -- Historical Patterns in Mobility: Evidence from Six Nations -- Coalitions in Trade Politics: Parties, Peak Associations, and Groups -- Political Conflict in Six Nations Over Trade -- The United States -- Britain -- France -- Sweden -- Canada -- Australia -- Lessons from the Case Studies -- Conflict in the U.S. Congress Over Trade -- Historical Changes in Coalitions -- Quantitative Analysis of Voting on Major Trade Legislation--1824 to 1994 -- Conclusions, Qualifications, and Implications
Summary
Using evidence from political history, case studies and quantitive analysis, this guide debates whether class conflict or group competition is more prevalent in politics. It discusses the forces shaping trade policy outcomes
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 185-200) and index
