David Vogel, a political scientist, is Professor of Business and Public Policy at the Haas School of Business, University of California, Berkeley. He is the author of four books, including Fluctuating Fortunes: The Political Power of Business in America.

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policymakers, environmentalists, consumer interest groups, political scientists, lawyers, and economists.

Zusammenfassung
Vogel challenges conventional wisdom that trade liberalization and agreements promoting free trade undermine national health, safety, and environmental standards. He analyzes international and regional trade agreements and treaties, unraveling the important and contentious relationship between trade and environmental, health, and safety standards.

Inhalt
National Regulation in the Global Economy Protectionism versus Consumer Protection in Europe Environmental Regulation and the Single European Market Greening the GATT Food Safety and International Trade Baptists and Bootleggers in the United States Reducing Trade Barriers in North America The California Effect Notes Abbreviations Index