This essential reference tool examines the impact that the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) and Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) have on the liberalization of trade in the Pacific Rim. Economic cooperation in trade; industry, minerals and energy; finance and banking;food; agriculture and forestry; transportation and communications-all form the basis of a framework for free trade in this fast-growing area and are the focus of this timely publication. Topics covered include: Preferential Trading Arrangements External Relations Non-tariff Barriers Joint-venturesTariff Preferences Trading Arrangements provides a detailed discussion of the legal framework for international economic cooperation within ASEAN and the status of ASEAN as a legal entity distinct from its underlying membership. It discusses the decision-making powers of ASEAN, the multilateral,regional and bilateral framework for trade and investment, the ASEAN Free Trade Area (AFTA) and GATT.

In addition to being a photographer, Paul Davidson is a systems engineer who has worked on projects for Bell-Northern Research, NASA and other high-tech organizations. Originally from Ottawa, Ontario, Paul now lives in Quebec.

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