The Political Economy of Protection: Theory and the Chilean Experience

The Political Economy of Protection explains why countries, especially developing countries, change their trade policies over the course of history. It does so through an interdisciplinary approach, which borrows analyses from both political science and economics. While the central focus of this book is to explain historical changes in trade policy in one country, Chile, it is broadly relevant for students, scholars, and trade specialists interested in gaining a deeper understanding of the politics and economics of international trade. Given the intensifying public debates about the benefits of globalization, the author provides a uniquely rigorous yet interdisciplinary analysis of the forces that shape trade policy decisions, not just in Chile, but throughout the world.

Author: Daniel Lederman
Publisher: Stanford University Press
Published: 03/29/2005
Pages: 208
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.75lbs
Size: 9.06h x 6.36w x 0.72d
ISBN: 9780804749176

About the Author
Daniel Lederman is Senior Economist in the Office of the Chief Economist for Latin America and the Caribbean at the World Bank.