Latin America and the Caribbean in the World Economy This publication examines the international situation and describes the main short-term trends to be observed in the global economy. It also examines the evolution of major economic groupings including the steps being taken to establish the Free Trade Area of the Americas. The book goes on to discuss trade and trade policy, and regional integration in Latin America and the Caribbean. On selected aspects of trade activity and trade policy, it compares the experiences of East Asia and Latin America in relation to industrial and trade policy, and analyses the environmental protection policies of the United States and how they have influenced the exports of some Latin American countries. Book Ordering Information:    Sales Number: E. 99.II.G.3    ISBN: 92-112-1236-7      1998    Pages: 240pp.     Price: $25.00 [Environment Main] [Subject Index] [Alphabetical Index] [UN Publications Policies] Copyright © 1997 United Nations