Economic Policy 76

Top economists provide a concise and accessible evaluation of major developments in trade and trade policy. Examination of key issues pertinent to the multinational trading system, as well as regional trade arrangements and policy developments at the national level.

Top economists provide a concise and accessible evaluation of major developments in trade and trade policy.

Economic Policy has earned a reputation around the world as the one publication that always identifies current and emerging policy topics early
Papers are specially commissioned from first-class economists and experts in the policy field
The editors are all based at top European economic institutions and each paper is discussed by a panel of distinguished economists
This unique approach guarantees incisive debate and alternative interpretations of the evidence

Editors' introduction

1. The march of an economic idea? Protectionism isn't counter-cycle (anymore) (Andrew K. Rose)

2. Fragmentation, incomes and jobs: an analysis of European competitiveness (Marcel P. Timmer, Bart Los, Robert Stehrer and Gaaitzen J. de Vries)

3. Internationalization and innovation of firms: evidence and policy (Carol Altomonte, Tommaso Aquilante, Gábor Békés and Gianmarco I.P. Ottaviano)

4. Planes, ships and taxes: charging for international aviation and maritime emissions (Michael Keen, Ian Parry and Jon Strand)