1. Globalization Takes Hold
2. The Case for Open Trade
3. Aftermarket Auto Parts
4. Health and Sanitary Requirements
5. Alternative Exchange Rate Systems

The Euro Page
The official home page for the Euro, the new common currency of the European Community.

Exchange Rate Links
Find the current exchange rates among a variety of currencies.

International Monetary Fund
The home page of the International Monetary Fund contains a description of its function and current activities, as well as copies of press releases, news briefs, and speeches.

Lex Mercatoria
A site that provides a large number of links to resources dealing with international trade law.

North American Free Trade Agreement
The full text of the NAFTA agreement.

Office of Automotive Affairs, U.S. Department of Commerce
A discussion of trade barriers in the international automotive market.

David Ricardo
Links to information about David Ricardo, the developer of the theory of comparative advantage.

Telecom Negotiations
A statement by Ambassador Charlene Barshefsky on the Basic Telecom agreement. This agreement provides for international competition in 70 countries.

Trade and Commercial Relations
Links to the texts of a variety of online international trade agreements.

TradePort
This site provides an extensive amount of information for firms that are interested in becoming involved in international trade. Links to a variety of international trade resources may also be found on this page.

United Nations Conference of Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
This page contains information about the UN's involvement in international trade and development issues.

U.S. Balance of Payments
Information from the N.Y. Fed on the components of the U.S. balance of payments.

U.S. International Trade Commission
This commission investigates and directs actions against unfair trade practices. It also provides statistics and reports dealing with U.S. foreign trade.

U.S. Foreign Trade Statistics
The Census Bureau's detailed statistics on foreign trade can be found at this site.

United States Trade Representative
This office is charged with facilitating the development of international trade agreements and coordinating U.S. international trade policy.

World Trade Organization
An international organization devoted to encouraging free trade and settling disputes involving international trade treaties.

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Other economic resources
This page contains a set of links to economic resources that may be of interest to introductory economics students.