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Book Title: Understanding Global Trade
Number of Pages: 232 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Harvard University Press
Topic: International / Economics, Economic History, Globalization, Development / Economic Development, Commerce, Investments & Securities / General
Item Height: 0.8 in
Publication Year: 2011
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: Political Science, Business & Economics
Item Weight: 15.2 Oz
Author: Elhanan Helpman
Item Length: 8.2 in
Item Width: 5.5 in
Format: Hardcover
