1st Edition

International Economic Integration in Historical Perspective

By Dennis Patrick McCarthy Copyright 2006
266 Pages
by Routledge

272 Pages
by Routledge

256 Pages
by Routledge

International economic integration is not a recent phenomenon; its roots can be traced back to the Roman Empire. This informative volume departs from the conventional short-term analysis and takes a long-term view of the process, offering perspectives that are both detailed and diverse. Author Dennis McCarthy examines seven types of organizations that exemplify international economic... Read more

1. An Introduction to International Economic Integration, 2. Colonial Empires, 3. Merchant Associations, 4. Religious Empires, 5. Criminal Empires, 6. Free Trade Areas, 7. Customs Unions, 8. Common Markets, 9. Retrospective: International Economic Integration in Historical Perspective

Biography

Dennis M. P. McCarthy is Associate Professor of History ‘Emeritus, Iowa State University, Ames, USA