International Marketing Review: Volume 4 Issue 1

COPING WITH INCREASED TRADE INTERDEPENDENCE

Michael R. Czinkota, Ilkka A. Ronkainen

This article discusses the increased trade interdependence between nations and its implications. Both domestic and international economic policy‐making have to anticipate and…

UNDERSTANDING AGRICULTURAL EXPORTS

Sandra M. Huszagh, Fredrick W. Huszagh

The agricultural sector is a critical component of the world's economy and society. Its long‐term health depends heavily upon international transfers driven by comparative…

THE IMPACT OF INTERNATIONAL TEXTILE TRADE AGREEMENTS

Susan B. Hester

This paper outlines the current state of international textile trade between developed and developing countries and traces the history of textile trade agreements over the past…

REACTING TO A TEXTILE & APPAREL TRADE ENFORCEMENT ACT

Wesley J. Johnston, Heon D. Yoon

Protectionist legislation has experienced a resurgence in the US. The legislation aimed at the textile and apparel industry has proceeded the furthest. It serves as an excellent…

WEST EUROPEAN DIRECT INVESTMENT IN THE US

George Tesar

Research suggests that the small‐ and medium‐sized Western European firms interested in direct investment in the United States are reluctant to co‐operate with state governments…

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS

Gunter Hauptman

Intellectual property infringement has become a serious problem in international trade. This article addresses the issue, using the IBM PC as an example. Problems arising within…

DEFENCE‐RELATED EXPORT CONTROLS AND US FOREIGN TRADE

Sumner Benson

The United States and its major trading partners prohibit export to the Soviet bloc of products and technologies that are readily convertible to military power. These controls…