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OverviewIntra-Industry Trade calls for us to rethink what trade most often looks like and how it shapes global institutions, fostering peace among states. Cameron G. Thies and Timothy M. Peterson argue that our understanding of trade has not kept pace with its changing nature in the 21st century; existing models, rooted in Ricardo's theories, regard trade uniformly as taking place between entities and countries that offer different commodities and operate according to the logic of comparative advantage. Though this type of exchange does take place, intra-industry trade-international trade of the same or similar commodities, in which foreign and domestic brands compete-is increasingly prevalent. The authors argue that our current academic and policymaking focus on the total volume of trade, rather than its composition, is misplaced. Trade composition matters, not just because it gives us a fuller understanding of how trade works, but also because intra-industry trade increases the likelihood of positive institutional relations and cooperation between states. To illustrate their point, the authors examine the effects that intra-industry trade has on Preferential Trade Agreement formation, its tendency to lessen World Trade Organization disputes and militarized conflict, and its ability to pave the way for new and fortified alliances. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Cameron Thies , Timothy M. Peterson , Thies Cameron , Peterson TimothyPublisher: Stanford University Press Imprint: Stanford University Press Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.408kg ISBN: 9780804791335ISBN 10: 0804791333 Pages: 208 Publication Date: 28 October 2015 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print ![]() This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsCameron Thies and Timothy Peterson convincingly make the case that trade remains important for international cooperation and conflict. Their study is the first to do full justice, both theoretically and empirically, to the increasing importance of intra-industry trade. Well-informed, cogently argued, and methodologically sophisticated, their book is bound to guide key debates in International Political Economy and International Relations. Han Dorussen, University of Essex Author InformationCameron G. Thies is Professor of Political Science and Director of the School of Politics and Global Studies at Arizona State University. Timothy M. Peterson is an Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of South Carolina. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |