This book takes a fresh and much needed perspective on the challenges of trade policy and explores possible futures for trade policy development. By taking the perspective of business studies, the book does not only focus on the economic, policy, or legislative perspectives, but views trade policy as a part of international business environment. The purpose of this book is to bring forward discussions on trade policy development and future development needs and offers a comprehensive read for international business researchers, practitioners and policymakers regarding the interconnections of trade policy and international business.

Anna Karhu is Research Manager at the University of Turku, Finland, and currently focuses on the Trade Policy Experts and Know-how to Finland (KAPPAS) project funded by the Union of Industries and Employers Foundation.

Eini Haaja is Research Manager at the University of Turku, Finland. Haaja has specialised in international business with an emphasis on collective opportunity recognition amidst changes in the business environment.

This book takes a fresh and much needed perspective on the challenges of trade policy and explores possible futures for trade policy development. By taking the perspective of business studies, the book does not only focus on the economic, policy, or legislative perspectives, but views trade policy as a part of international business environment. The purpose of this book is to bring forward discussions on trade policy development and future development needs and offers a comprehensive read for international business researchers, practitioners and policymakers regarding the interconnections of trade policy and international business.