This book investigates whether coordinated policy initiatives and regional integration can effectively contribute to the economic growth of Asia-Pacific nations. The authors, Bijit Bora and Christopher Findlay, utilize their extensive academic backgrounds in economics to analyze the architecture of the modern world trading system. They present a framework that distinguishes between market-driven economic linkages and formal institutional policy coordination, evaluating the efficacy of the latter in fostering regional development.

Experts and academic journals recognize this volume as a comprehensive and informative reference work regarding the architecture of the world trading system. Scholars frequently cite the text for its detailed analysis of specific regional trade agreements and the institutional challenges inherent in economic integration.