Internet resources
Chapter 38: Commercial Policy


Web assignments:

  1. Aftermarket Auto Parts
  2. Free Trade Area of the Americas
  3. Health and Sanitary Requirements

Web materials related to topics discussed in Chapter 38

Office of Automotive Affairs, U.S. Department of Commerce
A discussion of trade barriers in the international automotive market.

European Union-Japan Motor Vehicle Voluntary Restraint Agreement
Information about the voluntary quotas on imported cars from the European Union and Japan.

International Trade Commission
This commission investigates and directs actions against unfair trade practices. It also provides statistics and reports dealing with U.S. foreign trade.

International Trade Law Monitor
A site that provides a large number of links to resources dealing with international trade law.

North American Free Trade Agreement
The full text of the NAFTA agreement.

Telecom Negotiations
A statement by Ambassador Charlene Barshefsky on the Basic Telecom agreement. This agreement provides for international competition in 70 countries.

Trade and Commercial Relations
Links to the texts of a variety of online international trade agreements.

United States Trade Representative
This office is charged with facilitating the development of international trade agreements and coordinating U.S. international trade policy.

United Nations Conference of Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
This page contains information about the UN's involvement in international trade and development issues.

World Trade Organization
This international organization is charged with investigating and resolving disputes involving international trade treaties.

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Other economic resources
This page contains a set of links to economic resources that may be of interest to introductory economics students.

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