The Making of United States International Economic Policy : Principles, Problems, and Proposals for Reform / Stephen D. Cohen.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Cohen, Stephen D., author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

International economic relations.

United States--Foreign economic relations.

United States.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (327 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Distribution:

New York : Bloomsbury Publishing (US), 2024.

Place of Publication:

Santa Barbara : Praeger, 2000.

Language Note:

English

System Details:

text file HTML

Summary:

As the globalization of economic production reshapes domestic economic activity and redefines the substance of international politics, the importance of international economic policy is becoming more widely appreciated. This book is a revised and updated edition of the definitive study of the decision-making process in all sectors trade, finance, development, and energy of U.S. international economic policy. Students and practitioners of economics and political science will find it invaluable in understanding how process affects substance in some of the most far-reaching policies being made in Washington. Straddling two of the nation's highest priorities economic prosperity and national security international economic policy necessitates continuous trade-offs from conflicting perspectives, making organization and procedure inherently significant determinants of a critically important policy. Opening with an explanation of the complex nature of the policy and its importance in political and economic terms, the book then examines the identities, responsibilities, attitudes, constituents, and institutional cultures of the executive branch, Congress, and interest groups involved in the formulation and conduct of policy. After considering the hardware of policymaking, the volume examines the major theories and decision-making models. It then focuses on the delicate relationship between the administration and Congress, illustrated by three case studies. In conclusion, the work assesses the strengths and weaknesses of the current policymaking process and offers recommendations for improvement.

Contents:

Foreword by Paul Volcker Introduction The Unique Nature of International Economic Policy The Content of International Economic Policy The Importance of International Economic Policy The Policymaking Machinery: The Government and The Private Sector The Executive Branch The Coordination of International Economic Policy The Congress and the Judicial Branch The Private Sector: Interest Groups and Lobbying Executive Branch Decision-Making: Theories and Models Theories on How U.S. International Economic Policy Is Formulated The Many Models of Executive Branch Decision-Making Congressional-Executive Relations: The Uneasy Partnership The Inter-Branch Model of Decision-Making in Concept and Practice The System Responds to Exchange Rate and Trade Balance Disequilibria, 1985-1986 The Merging of Domestic and International Economic Policies: The Competitiveness/Industrial Policy Debate The Non-Making of International Economic Policy: The Process in Paralysis, 1996-20?? Prescription A Critique of Existing Organization Proposals for Organizational and Procedural Changes Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9798216993964

9780275965044

027596504X

9780313019401

0313019401

OCLC:

929144188