[Annotatie]: Top economists provide a concise and accessible evaluation of major developments in trade and trade policy. Examination of key issues pertinent to the multinational trading system, as well as regional trade arrangements and policy developments at the national level.[Inhoudsopgave]: Editors introduction 1. The march of an economic idea? Protectionism isnt counter-cycle (anymore) (Andrew K. Rose) 2. Fragmentation, incomes and jobs: an analysis of European competitiveness (Marcel P. Timmer, Bart Los, Robert Stehrer and Gaaitzen J. de Vries) 3. Internationalization and innovation of firms: evidence and policy (Carol Altomonte, Tommaso Aquilante, Gábor Békés and Gianmarco I.P. Ottaviano) 4. Planes, ships and taxes: charging for international aviation and maritime emissions (Michael Keen, Ian Parry and Jon Strand)