The New American Regionalism

Heinz G. Preusse, Eberhard-Karls University, Tübingen, Germany

This book provides a broad quantitative analysis of the new facets of regionalism in the Americas. In particular, major aspects of the New American Regionalism are discussed in terms of two basic notions: the genuine political character of economic integration schemes, and the profound inter-connectedness of the American regions with the global economy.

“Preusse写了一个注重研究的书cogent theoretical framework that is also highly readable and informative. Without question, it makes a positive contribution to our understanding of the economic and political determinants of new RIAs such as NAFTA, MERCOSUR, and the proposed FTAA. The book should prove to be a valuable addition to advanced undergraduate courses and/or seminars dealing with current international trade and finance issues.’
– Miguel D. Ramirez, Journal of Regional Science

‘The heart of Professor Preusse’s book deals with the two main integration agreements in the Americas, NAFTA and MERCOSUR, and the incipient FTAA. The handling of these three cases is masterful, replete with description, data, theoretical analysis, and opinion . . . His book is a most worthwhile and stimulating read, certainly for those interested in Western Hemisphere developments.’
– From the foreword by Sidney Weintraub