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Co-authors

Harry P. Bowen (McColl School of Business, Queens University of Charlotte)

 Abraham Hollander (University of Montreal)

Publisher

Palgrave Macmillan; 2012; 568 pages; ISBN-10: 0230521541; ISBN-13: 978-0230521544

Aims

The book was written with two objectives in mind. First, to give students, practitioners and researchers a text that encompasses the important theoretical and applied developments in the field and brings to the fore those questions, left unanswered by traditional trade models, which the more recent models have sought to address. Second, to provide the student of international trade with a single text that integrates theory, applied analysis and the formal testing of theory. The design of the book reflects our conviction that linking theory and data during the learning process is key. Throughout the book, theory is interwoven with empirical analysis, the latter stressing methodology as well as results.

Table of Contents

PART I THE TRADING WORLD: PATTERNS AND POLICY
     1. The Pattern of International Trade and Factor Flows
     2. Trade Policy Instruments and Environment

PART II COMPETITIVE MARKETS: TRADE AND TRADE POLICY
     3.  The Ricardian Framework
     4.  The Factor Abundance Model
     5.  Trade Policy
     6.  Factor Mobility and Trade
     7.  The Factor Abundance Theory in Higher Dimensions    

PART III IMPERFECTLY COMPETITIVE MARKETS: TRADE AND TRADE POLICY
     8.   Imperfect Competition
     9.   Firm Heterogeneity
    10.  Trade Policy in Imperfectly Competitive Markets
    11.  Multinational Production

PART IV SPECIAL TOPICS
    12.  Economic Integration
    13.  Exchange Rates and International Trade
    14.  Growth and International Trade

Appendix: Data Methods and Sources

Reviews

"An excellent text on the foundations of international trade with an attractive blend of theory and empirics."  Daniel Bernhofen, American University, Washington, USA

"This up-to-date text on international trade is comprehensive, yet accessible and succinct. A valuable resource for students and teachers alike."     Douglas A. Irwin, Dartmouth College, USA

"Clear exposition, thorough explanation, up-to-date empirical information and fresh insights. Unrivaled in its market."   Charles van Marrewijk, Xi'an Jiatong University, Suzhou, China.

"Applied International Trade (2nd edition) is an indispensable book to have on the bookshelf, not gathering dust, if one is to become acquainted with the 'state of the art' in the field of International Trade, both from a theoretical and empirical viewpoint. The authors make an important effort to convey the essential and very up-to-date information, ...This is an outstanding tome particularly suitable for your advanced undergraduate and graduate courses. At last, a competitor to prof. Feenstra's Advanced International Trade!"   Anonymous reviewer, Amazon.com