Oil shock, lamb shock

Article Abstract:

US independent petroleum producers argue that foreign producers are selling petroleum to cheaply. Anti-dumping measures could push up inflation and gasoline prices, but they could be imposed. The government faces concern about a growing trade deficit, and has aided steel companies and lamb farmers. Australia and New Zealand plan to ask for help from the World Trade Organization. The US also plans to impose tariffs on European goods due to a disputeon beef treated with hormones.

United States

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Liberalism lives

Article Abstract:

Liberal economic policies spread during the 1980s and 1990s, and popular support for protectionism has not increased, despite the economic problems of 1997 and 1998. Protectionist policies tend to become more popular after bad times have started, rather than as a view that is seen as likely to prevent bad times. There is some support for control of capital markets, which could worry liberals. There are also criticisms of the World Bank and International Monetary Fund.

Economics, Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities, World, Economic aspects, Liberalism

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Bought low: public procurement

Article Abstract:

US trade envoy Mickey Kantor contends that the European Community countries opened less than half of its procurement contracts compared to the US. Many barriers to procurement trade still exist on both sides of the Atlantic.

International aspects, International relations, Government purchasing, Kantor, Mickey

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