The Economics of the Enterprise for ASEAN Initiative

Erscheinungsjahr 2005
ISBN: 978-981-230-335-6
Verlag: ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute

Buch, Englisch, 443 Seiten, Paperback, Format (B × H): 152 mm x 229 mm, Gewicht: 748 g

The Enterprise for ASEAN Initiative (EAI), as envisaged in 2002 by the Bush administration, is set to be a landmark in U.S.-ASEAN trade relations. This study provides a detailed background and a map to the unfolding negotiations. It includes: a detailed review of the U.S.-ASEAN economic relationship, beginning with coverage of the U.S.-ASEAN trade in goods globally and ending with an in-depth analysis of the changing structure of bilateral trade in services; reviews of theories of FTAs and empirical testing of the economics of the EAI itself. Using the USSFTA as a reference point, this study identifies and highlights the special bilateral issues that will likely be involved in the ongoing EAI FTA negotiations. The EAI is considered in the context of a changing global, Asia-Pacific and sub-regional environment. Finally, the book makes a case for the EAI, focusing on policy motivations that is, as a defensive strategy for ASEAN and a proactive commercial policy approach for the United States - as well as a strategic imperative for both. ""The Economics of the Enterprise for ASEAN Initiative"" is intended to inform governmental and non-governmental policy-makers, trade analysts, economists and researchers who need to have a comprehensive guide to this major trade initiative.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Naya, Seiji F.

Plummer, Michael G.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Preliminary pages; 1. Introduction and Overview; 2. Introduction to the U.S.-ASEAN Economic Relationship; 3. Economics of a U.S-ASEAN Free Trade Agreement; 4. Special Issues of the EAI Bilateral FTAs; 5. EAI in a Dynamic Policy Context; 6. The Economic Case for U.S.-ASEAN Bilateral Free Trade.