Douglas A. Irwin is the John Sloan Dickey Third Century Professor in the Social Sciences in the Department of Economics at Dartmouth College. He is a research associate of the NBER.
"This is, without a doubt, the most comprehensive discussion of
trade policy since Taussig's immensely influential Tariff
History of the United States. Irwin describes the profound
evolution of American trade policy from colonial times to the
present, bringing up to date with the most recent empirical
research and the emergence of a broader trade policy. In its
breadth and depth, Clashing over Commerce represents a major
contribution."--Jeremy Atack, Vanderbilt University
"Clashing over Commerce is a magisterial book. Irwin takes
readers through the long story of American trade policy with keen
insight and a sense for historical significance."--I. M. Destler,
University of Maryland
"Other histories have been written about US trade policy, but
Irwin's is the most comprehensive and useful for guiding our
current decision making on trade. . . . Irwin combines scholarly
analysis with a historian's eye for trends and colorful details.
This book is readable and illuminating, for the trade expert and
for all Americans wanting a deeper understanding of America's
evolving role in the global economy."
--National Review
"Clashing over Commerce is a very impressive book. Besides a
detailed history of trade policy, it provides a general picture of
American political and economic history."--Regulation
"Irwin's magnum opus . . . is already a classic. Given the
prominent role trade is playing in politics right now, it is also
very timely. At almost seven hundred pages, Clashing over
Commerce looks intimidating. But once you start reading, it
isn't. Irwin tells a coherent story that spans generations,
showcasing the prominent personalities in the great trade debate,
their larger philosophical and economic arguments, and the
legislation and policies they fought over. It hits on all
levels."-- (01/02/2019)
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