Theory, Policy and Dynamics in International Trade [Hardcover]

An unrivalled collection of the work by many of the leading experts in international trade theory.Written by many of the most innovative contemporary theorists, the papers in this collection provide an unrivaled introduction to the latest developments in international trade theory, one of the most dynamic subfields of economics. The text features an assessment of Ronald Jones, in whose honor the book is published.Written by many of the most innovative contemporary theorists, the papers in this collection provide an unrivaled introduction to the latest developments in international trade theory, one of the most dynamic subfields of economics. The text features an assessment of Ronald Jones, in whose honor the book is published.The papers in this collection give an overview of the latest work in international trade theory. The contributors include many of the most innovative contemporary theorists, and they provide an unrivaled introduction to the latest developments in one of the most dynamic subfields of economics. Distinctive features of the book include a section on the role of historical and geographical considerations in international trade; an emphasis on dynamic aspects of trade; and an assessment of the work of Ronald Jones, in whose honor the book is published.List of conference participants; Part I. 1. Introduction: 1. Scope of the volume Wilfred J . Ethier, Elhanan Helpman and J. Peter Neary; 2. Ronald Jones and the theory of international trade Wilfred J. Ethier; Appendix: professional publications of Ronald W. Jones; Part II. History, Geography and the Theory of Trade: 3. The hub effect: or, threeness in interregional trade Paul Krugman; 4. International trade and factor mobility with an endogenous land frontier: some general equilibrium implications of Christopher Columbus Ronald Findley; 5. Directions of lumpy country trade Alan V. Deardorff; Part III. The Structure of Simple Trade Models: 6. Job market preferences and international trade Roy J. Ruffl³'