Schiff, MauriceWinters, L. Alan2013-08-192013-08-1920030-8213-5078-1https://hdl.handle.net/10986/15172The growth of regional trading blocks is now a major feature of international relations. This book examines regionalism from the viewpoint of developing countries, and provides a comprehensive account of existing economic theory, and empirical results. In a thorough analysis of the politics, and dynamics of regionalism, the book considers the relationship between regionalism, and multilateralism, and explores the economic advantages of non-discriminatory trade liberalization, which the authors argue should be exploited to the maximum extent. Designed as a practical guide for policymakers whose countries are considering membership in a trade block, this book will also be of interest to scholars, and students of international trade.en-USCC BY 3.0 IGOECONOMIC THEORYINTERNATIONAL RELATIONSMULTILATERALISMTRADE BLOCKSTRADE LIBERALIZATIONWorld Bank10.1596/0-8213-5078-1