within the realms of economics and political science. It also includes a useful summary of the

Introduction -- History -- National treatment -- Science as a common proxy for rational regulation

unexpected events. Essential for undergraduate students, graduate students, and scholars in political science

.S. perspective -- The world trading system at the crossroad of science and politics -- Climate change legislation

, but also political science and economics, and the issues addressed are significant and diverse: the

face of European opposition. Such U.S. predominance is all the more remarkable since “Realist” scholars

: a mechanism to promote development? -- Science-based rules of trade : a mantra for some, anathema

Experts from law, economics, and political science provide in-depth analysis of international trade

dismal science; the policy assumptions of the international economic systems; competing policy goals and