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Free Trade Greenaven Press

Marc Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 219-221) and index. Table of Contents: Why Consider Opposing Viewpoints? -- Introduction -- Chapter 1. How Does Free Trade Affect the US Economy? -- Chapter Preface -- 1. Free Trade Boosts US Exports and Creates American Jobs / Bill Reinsch -- 2. Free Trade Leads to American Job Loss / Robert E. Scott -- 3. Removing Barriers to Trade Is Essential to a Sustained American Economic Recovery / Daniel J. Ikenson, Scott Lincicome -- 4. Trade Restrictions Protect American Workers and Help Restore the US Economy / Ian Fletcher -- 5. Incentives for American Manufacturers Boost US Prosperity and Global Trade Competitiveness / Devon Swezey -- 6. Protectionist Manufacturing Trade Policies Undermine American Competitiveness in the Global Marketplace / Matthew Jensen -- Periodical and Internet Sources Bibliography -- Chapter 2. How Does Free Trade Impact Developing Countries? -- Chapter Preface -- 1. Free Trade Promotes Socially Progressive Values and Reduces Poverty in Developing Countries / Daniel T. Griswold -- 2. Free Trade Policies Create a Culture of Crime and Devastate Impoverished Countries / David T. Rowlands -- 3. Balanced Free Trade Can Reduce World Poverty and Threats from Climate Change / Nicole J. Hassoun -- 4. Free Trade Agreements Fail to Adequately Protect Workers' Rights or Reduce Crime / Robert Valencia -- Periodical and Internet Sources Bibliography -- Chapter 3. What Is the Effect of Free Trade on Human Rights and Labor Regulations? -- Chapter Preface -- 1. A Social Safety Net Is Needed for US Workers Displaced by Free Trade Agreements / R. A. -- 2. Obama's Free-Trade Victory Threatens 2012 Prospects / Roger Bybee -- 3. US Labor Unions Interfere with Job Growth in a Free Trade Economy / James Sherk -- 4. Free Trade Agreements Threaten the Lives of Labor Activists in Developing Countries / Michelle Chen -- 5. Free Trade Agreements Have Failed to End the Exploitation of Child Laborers / Max Fisher -- 6. Free Trade Is a Fundamental Human Right / Samuel Gregg -- Periodical and Internet Sources Bibliography -- Chapter 4. What Are Some Issues Surrounding Free Trade and the Global Marketplace? -- Chapter Preface -- 1. Protective Trade Policies Are Needed to Prevent Global Economic Collapse / Peter Wilby -- 2. Stimulating Market Demand Is the Best Way to Ensure Recovery from Global Financial Crisis The Economist -- 3. Flexible Trade Partnerships Attract More Global Stakeholders and Offer Greater Investment Return / Meredith Kolsky Lewis -- 4. The US Economy Must Recover for the Global Marketplace to Succeed / William Greider -- 5. Trade Imbalances Must Be Corrected to Ensure Global Prosperity / Simon Tilford -- Periodical and Internet Sources Bibliography -- For Further Discussion -- Organizations to Contact -- Bibliography of Books -- Index. Publisher Marketing: Each title in the highly acclaimed Opposing Viewpoints series explores a specific issue by placing expert opinions in a unique pro/con format; the viewpoints are selected from a wide range of highly respected and often hard-to-find publications.; This title explores numerous aspects of free trade, including how does free trade affect the US economy, how does free trade impact developing countries, what is the effect of free trade on human rights and labor regulations, and what are some issues surr; "Each volume in the Opposing Viewpoints Series could serve as a model not only providing access to a wide diversity of opinions, but also stimulating readers to do further research for group discussion and individual interest. Both shrill and moderate, th" Contributor Bio:  Greenaven Press B01