Bilateral Trade Agreements in the Era of Globalization

The EU and India in Search of a Partnership

Sangeeta Khorana, Business School, Faculty of Management, Bournemouth University, UK, Nicholas Perdikis, Director, School of Management and Business, Aberystwyth University, UK, May T. Yeung, University of Saskatchewan and William A. Kerr, Van Vliet Professor, University of Saskatchewan, Canada

This unique book provides an assessment of an Indian–EU agreement, drawing on the theory of preferential agreements, the history of India–European relations and the recent refocusing of the Indian economy. The authors explore both a broad overview of the agreement as well as a detailed examination of sensitive sectors.

‘. . . very useful reading which sheds light on many crucial points regarding a EU-India preferential trade agreement. The argument is presented accurately and with special attention to details. Moreover, the book is written in a clear and easily understandable style, with little jargon which makes it a pleasant reading for all those who have some interest in the topic.’
– Antonella Viola, East Asian Integration Review

‘This is a well-researched book outlining the salient features of trends in trade relations between India and the EU. The trade between the EU and India has grown substantially in the last decade as more trade friendly policies are pursued. The argument is presented with attention to details and the book is a source of valuable data, for example about developments in new sectors of economic co-operation. The authors write clearly and their book is an excellent source of reference for trend data.’
– Shanti P. Chakravarty, University of Bangor, UK

‘While there are no shortages of contributions on the theory or political economy of trade globalization, this monograph addresses the practical and applied side of all stages of trade negotiations between the EU, a group of countries with disparate production and hence trade structures, and an emerging economy. Written in a clear, jargon free style, this publication will be an extremely useful read for academics, policy makers and practitioners specializing in European and emerging countries trade issues.’
——迪帕克Ghosh、英国斯特灵大学