Peace and Prosperity through World Trade
Achieving the 2019 Vision

A broad overview of the forces that shape international trade and global interdependence, first published in 2010.

Jean-Pierre Lehmann (Edited by), Fabrice Lehmann (Edited by)

9780521169004, Cambridge University Press

Paperback, published 30 September 2010

336 pages, 20 b/w illus. 1 table
22.9 x 15.2 x 1.9 cm, 0.54 kg

'As a business leader from Africa, I deeply welcome the publication of Peace and Prosperity Through World Trade as it serves so well to enlighten the future by throwing light on the past. There is a clear correlation between trade, peace and prosperity. The book adopts a truly global approach to the great benefits that the world, especially the South, will obtain if we can fashion a robust, sustainable and especially equitable multilateral trading system. It should be widely read by policy makers and business executives in both North and South.' Salim Ismail, Chairman and CEO, Group Socota, Madagascar

The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) was created in 1919 by business leaders who described themselves as 'merchants of peace' and whose motto was 'world peace through world trade'. Since then a number of initiatives, including the founding of the WTO in 1995, have provided the proper regulatory conditions for a dramatic increase in world trade. This has generated unprecedented growth and allowed many countries to enjoy great gains in wealth and welfare. Yet despite these gains we are still far from achieving the ICC's goal of world peace through world trade. This 2010 book provides a broad overview of the forces that shape international trade and global interdependence, showing business leaders and entrepreneurs how we can address the shortcomings of the multilateral trading system. Most importantly, it shows how we can turn international trade into one of the key global instruments to achieve peace and prosperity in the twenty-first century.

List of illustrations
List of contributors
Foreword
Preface: the ICC vision
Historical overview
Editorial note
Part I. Global Systemic Transformations: Editorial introduction
1. Trade in the new Asian hemisphere
2. US allegiance to the multilateral trading system: from ambivalence to shared leadership
3. Trade for development: the case of China
4. Trade in the US-China relationship
5. Unravelling India and strengthening external engagement for sustainable growth
6. Japan's contribution to an open trading system
7. Rebalancing Korean trade policy: from bilateral to multilateral free trade
8. Vietnam: a rising Asian tiger?
9. The European compact on trade still stands
10. Synergies with the Russian Federation
11. Reasons for an optimistic future view of trade and Latin America
12. Is the Brazilian giant finally awakening?
13. The Arab region and the GCC in tomorrow's trade
14. Growing African trade amid global economic turmoil
Part II. Governance of Global Trade: Editorial introduction
15. Securing the global trade regime: the demand for global governance
16. Trade and the future of the WTO
17. WTO reform: time to start is now
18. 'Murky protectionism' and the WTO
19. Preferential trade agreements: imagining a world with less discrimination
20. The G20 after the Great Recession: rebalancing trade
21. The missing piece: global imbalances and the exchange rate regime
22. Trading knowledge fairly: intellectual property rules for global prosperity and environmental sustainability
23. Trade and subsidies: undermining the trading system with public funds
24. Trading labour: a dilemma for migration regimes
Part III. Poverty and Global Inequities: Editorial introduction
25. Trade and poverty: an old debate rekindled
26. Trade policy as an instrument of social justice
27. Trade, employment and global responsibilities
28. Misconceptions about the WTO, trade, development and aid
29. Two hundred years after Jefferson
30. Trade, coercive forces and national governance
31. Gender equality in trade
32. Trading health for comfort
33. Unlocking entrepreneurial potential
34. Trade and security: a vital link to sustainable development in a troubled world
Part IV. Long View on Interlocking Crises: Editorial introduction
35. Trade and sustainable development: the ends must shape the means
36. Trade and climate change: the linkage
37. Destructive trade winds: trade, consumption and resource constraints
38. Trade and energy: a new clean energy deal
39. Agriculture and international trade
40. Water scarcity: how trade can make a difference
41. Water resources: a national security issue for the Middle East
42. Trade, technology transfer and institutional catch-up
43. A frail reed: the geopolitics of climate change
Part V. Global Business Responsibilities: Editorial introduction
44. Responsible leadership
45. For great leadership
46. A lesson on trade, regulation and competition policy?
47. International trade and business ethics
48. Who's driving 21st century innovation? Who should?
49. Responsible sourcing
50. Trade, international capital flows and risk management
51. Trade, corporate strategies and development
52. How can trade lead to inclusive growth?
53. Trade and human rights: friends or foes?
54. Trade: the spirit and rule of law
Conclusion
Index.

Subject Areas: Corporate governance [KJR], International business [KJK], Business & management [KJ]