Routledge Assessment and Measurement of Regional Integration 13

In a world where trade liberalization is increasingly organized through regional initiatives rather than multilateral agreements, understanding these shifts is vital. With over 250 regional integration schemes currently in existence and growing, this volume from the Routledge Studies in Globalisation series addresses the fundamental impact of these trends on both participating and excluded nations. This book provides a deep look into why the quest for global free trade often overlooks the regional nature of modern commerce. By applying a combined economic, political science, and scientific approach, the text offers a framework to measure and evaluate regional integration effectively. It is an essential resource for those studying how these regional blocs shape the global economic landscape and what they mean for international trade stability.