This book presents a critical analysis of the role of international institutions and their performance in terms of justification, effectiveness and efficiency. The authors begin by discussing the controversies surrounding the Tobin Tax in the context of global governance. They move on to address...

In an age of increased necessity for competitiveness of nations and at a time when the world economy is facing recession, this book explores the possible trajectory of ASEAN : arguably one of the most dynamic areas in the world--as a regional economic and political bloc. The expert contributors...

Preface -- Raymond Vernon / Roger B. Porter -- PART ONE, Introduction and Overview. 1. Efficiency, equity, and legitimacy : the global trading system in the twenty-first century / Roger B. Porter -- 2. Dark clouds over Geneva? : the troubled prospects of the multilateral trading system / Pierre...