China’s imminent acceptance as a full member of the World Trade Organization (WTO) has generated tremendous enthusiasm in Chinese media and political circles. However, lurking in the shadows behind the well-publicized raft of benefits that China’s entry into the global community are expected to bring, there is a palpable uneasiness, even intrepedation, as the inevitable draws nearer. The recent...

Abstract Research indicates that polarization has led to an increasing dispersion between moderate and more extreme voters within both parties. Intraparty supposedly affects the nature of interparty competition as it creates political space for new realignments rise anti-establishment candidates. This article examines extent impact intraparty in Congress on US trade policy. Specifically, whethe...

This paper studies the reality and the potential for green industrial policy. We provide a summary of the green industrial policies, broadly understood, for five countries. We then consider the relation between green industrial policies and trade disputes, emphasizing the Brazil-US dispute involving ethanol and the broader US-China dispute. The theory of public policy provides many lessons for ...