This report presents a concise review of the major environmental and natural resources issues at the global and national level over the coming two decades. The environmental issues reviewed include air pollution and deterioration of air quality, greenhouse gas emissions and climate change, water...

The United States in a global economy -- International economic institutions since World War II -- Comparative advantage and the gains from trade -- Comparative advantage and factor endowments -- Beyond comparative advantage -- The theory of tariffs and quotas -- Commercial policy --...