This book offers a comprehensive and insightful reflection on David Ricardo’s ingenious theory of international trade. Divided into three parts, Part I presents the “birthday boy”, his concept and the many applications and insights that have been derived from it, particularly in modern...

Globalization and a High-Tech Economy -- International Trade and California Industry -- Foreign Outsourcing and Domestic Industry -- Intra-Firm Trade and Intermediate Inputs -- International Networks and High-Tech Exports -- Global Linkages, the High-Tech Sector, and State Policy Choices --...