International trade in services

Author: Rao Youling
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Publish Date: 2005-08-01
Features: This book primarily covers three parts: the basic theories of service trade, the industrial economics of service industries, and the characteristics and policies of service trade (a total of 10 chapters). Part 1 includes Chapters 1-3: Chapter 1 introduces the basic concepts of services and service trade, statistical methods, and an overview of the development of international service trade; Chapters 2-3 systematically reviews the guiding role of traditional trade theories, emerging information economics, and other economic and trade theories in the development of service industries and international service trade. Part 2 includes Chapters 4-8, which specifically analyze the industrial economic characteristics of typical service industries, dissect their inherent development patterns, and systematically elaborate on the international norms of service trade in these industries as well as China's development status. Part 3 includes Chapters 9-10, discussing the evolution of international service trade policies and their main content, the policy regulations and support measures for service trade development by major countries (regions), international, and regional organizations, and proposing policy options to further promote China's service trade development. In addition to serving as teaching materials and supplementary aids for undergraduate and graduate courses in related fields, this book can also be referenced by professionals in relevant industries.