Simon J. Evenett of University of St. Gallen reviews, “Trade Policy Disaster: Lessons from the 1930s” by Douglas A. Irwin. The EconLit abstract of this book begins: “Examines the trade policy disaster of the 1930s and considers the logic behind the policy response. Discusses the Great Depression and the rise of protectionism; resolving the trilemma—protection or depreciation; and trade restrictions and exchange rate adjustment—choice and consequences. Irwin is Professor of Economics at Dartmouth College. Index.”
Comment on "The Effects of Exchange Rate Adjustment on International Investments" by Dennis E. Logue and Thomas D. Willett