pt. I. Foundations and historical overviews -- pt. II. Systemic causes of international trade policy and regimes -- pt. III. Societal and state causes of international trade policy and regimes -- pt. IV. Consequences of trade : growth, equity, environment, labour and human rights -- pt. V....

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