De Melo, Jaime ed. creator text CambridgeGB Cambridge Univ. P. 1993 monographic xxviii,473p. Reviews the causes behind the rise of trading blocs and discusses the economics of trading blocs. Looks at whether the first wave of regionalism achieved its goals. Examines the 'new' regionalism and discusses the implications of this 'new' regionalism for countries with little bargaining power. 3/7/00 M2LMGR 01.02.01 N5325 20260716043140.0