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~ 10. Foreign Trade and Global Economic Policies

Chapter 10 - Foreign Trade and Global Economic Policies - This free online textbook is an adaptation of the book "Outline of the U.S. Economy" by Conte and Carr and has been adapted with permission from the U.S. Department of State.

Development Assistance

An examination of international trade and development assistance.

The Global Economy

An examination of the global economy.

The Bretton Woods System

An examination of the Bretton Woods system.

The American Dollar and the World Economy

A look at the role the U.S. Dollar plays on the world stage.

History of the U.S. Trade Deficit

A historical examination of the American trade deficit.

The U.S. Trade Deficit

An examination of the American trade deficit.

Trade with Canada, Mexico, and China

An examination of American trade with Canada, Mexico, and China.

Current U.S. Trade Agenda

An examination of the American international trade agenda.

Multilateralism, Regionalism, and Bilateralism

An examination of world trade patterns including multilateralism, regionalism, and bilateralism.

Trade Under the Clinton Administration

An examination of American trade during the Clinton years.

American Trade Principles and Practice

An examination of the trade principles and trade practices of the United States.

From Protectionism to Liberalized Trade

An examination of the move from protectionism to liberalized trade.

Mounting Trade Deficits in the United States

An examination of the causes and the impact of large U.S. trade deficits.

An Introduction to Foreign Trade

A look at the importance of foreign trade to the United States.

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