American Trade Policy and Western Europe
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 7786701 |
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| Authors | William Diebold (corresponding author) |
| Year | 1987 |
| Volume | 22 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 282-301 |
| Publication date | 1987-07-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Government and Opposition (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0017-257X • E-ISSN: 1477-7053 |
| Publisher | Cambridge University Press (CUP) (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1017/s0017257x00700066 |
| OpenAlex | W4291820030 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 5 |
The eve of a major multilateral trade negotiation is a time to meditate. This is not because the atmosphere is beauteous, calm and free. Nor is it about to become so because major governments, after years of haggling, are ready — more or less — to enter the round. Indeed, the Conventions of trade negotiation are antithetical to a calm and clear understanding of what combination of aspiration and realism will do most to improve the conditions of international trade. In such negotiations, the general objective — the reduction of trade barriers — is referred to as a concession to others. ‘Standing firm’ and other forms of negativism are praised. Brinkmanship is encouraged— at least among those strong enough to do damage
Art · Atmosphere (unit · Commercial policy · Economics · Geography · International economics · International trade · Negotiation · Political science · Realism · European Union Policy and Governance · Global trade and economics · Law · World Trade Organization Law
| Highly cited | No |
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