The Trans-Pacific Partnership and the Path to Free Trade in the Asia-Pacific

Download or read book The Trans-Pacific Partnership and the Path to Free Trade in the Asia-Pacific written by Peter C.Y. Chow and published by Edward Elgar Publishing. This book was released on 2016-08-26 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mega-regionalism in the Asia Pacific has led to the formation of several emerging trade blocs, including the Trans-Pacific Partnership. This book, in addition to the examination of trade policies in the region, offers a comprehensive analysis of ongoing developments such as the impact of new members on the incumbent TPP-12 and its spillover to third parties, as well an objective study of the crucial issues of liberalization of agriculture, pharmaceuticals, and intellectual property rights.