ABSTRACT
Principles of the Summit of the Americas (1997)
OBJECTIVES
By the end of this chapter, you should be able to:
• understand and identify the nature and form of regional economic integration; • comprehend the interface between the motives for regional economic integration and the
process of globalization; • understand the impact of regional economic groupings on global trade rules; • identify the diverse number and forms of regional economic groupings across the globe; • appreciate the importance of regional economic integration for international business.
