Applied International Trade

This is an excellent text on the foundations of international trade with an attractive blend of theory and empirics.' Daniel Bernhofen, Professor of International Economics, University of Nottingham, UK 'Clear exposition, thorough explanation, up-to-date empirical information and fresh insights. Unrivalled in its market.' Charles van Marrewijk, Professor of International Economics, Utrecht University, The Netherlands 'This up-to-date text on international trade is comprehensive and yet accessible and succinct. It is a valuable resource for students and teachers alike.' Douglas A. Irwin, Robert E. Maxwell '23 Professor of Arts and Sciences, Dartmouth College, USA 'An indispensable book to have on the bookshelf if one wishes to become acquainted with the "state of the art" in the field of International Trade, both from a theoretical and empirical viewpoint. This is an outstanding tome particularly suitable for your advanced undergraduate and graduate trade courses.' Alejandro C. Garcia Cintado, Pablo de Olavide University, Spain

This fully revised and updated second edition offers a comprehensive approach to the methods of international trade analysis. By focusing on the application of theory, the book illustrates the ideas while identifying the implications and weaknesses of the various theories and models found through empirical implementation.This thoroughly revised second edition of Applied International Trade presents the leading theoretical and applied methods used in the field of international trade. It highlights the importance of linking theory to data and of verifying theoretical predictions through empirical investigation. The book also draws out and highlights the theoretical and policy implications that arise from empirical findings. Features of the second edition include: ? Expanded focus on emerging topics such as firm heterogeneity, intrafirm trade, and the basis and structure of multinational production ? Increased coverage of gravity models and international factor movements, including labor migration ? Fully updated presentation and discussion of the most recent empirical findings, data methods and sources Rigorous and analytical, yet written in an accessible manner with ample use of graphs throughout, Applied International Trade is an ideal text for courses at advanced undergraduate and masters level. For instructors: A companion website is available at www.palgrave.com/economics/AIT2, comprising lecture slides and an Instructor's Manual with solutions to end-of-chapter problems.