Putting development first : concerns about a Pacific free trade agreement

Expresses concerns about the potential implications of new free trade agreements (FTA) that include Pacific island countries (Pacific Network on Globalisation (PANG) 2009). Responds to Kaufmann's arguments in favour of Pacific FTAs, focusing specifically on the Pacific Agreement on Closer Economic Relations (PACER) negotiations between Australia, NZ and the Pacific island countries. Source: National Library of New Zealand Te Puna Matauranga o Aotearoa, licensed by the Department of Internal Affairs for re-use under the Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 New Zealand Licence.