00595nam a2200121Ia 4500 20260716043415.0 Freund, Caroline Different paths to free trade : the gains from regionalism 2000 Examines alternative liberalization strategies to determine how they influence trade flows and welfare. Compares free trade reached through expanding regional trading blocs to free trade accomplished by multilateral negotiation. Provides empirical evidence from the European Union that is consistent with the model. 2/7/01 JOY_D A 46621 46621