E66 - General Outlook and Conditions

• A Wave of Protectionism? An Analysis of Economic and Political Considerations

  Staff Working Paper 2008-2 Philipp Maier

  In light of the U.S. current account deficit, pressure is high on Asian countries to revalue their currencies. The calls from some U.S. policymakers for tariffs on imports from China has sparked fears that this could trigger a world-wide surge in protectionism.

  Content Type(s): Staff Research, Staff Working Papers Topic(s): International topics, Recent economic and financial developments, Regional economic developments JEL Code(s): E, E6, E66, F, F3, F32, F4, F47