Description: Although developed nations strive to create the impression that their hearts and pockets bleed for the developing world, they continually offer empty trade deals to "partners" in the global South that they regard as unequal. In Sweet Talk, J. P. Singh reveals how the North bars the South from flourishing, and how developing nations can garner more favorable concessions by drawing on their unique strengths and leveraging collective advocacy.
Review Quotes: "Singh offers a fascinating explanation for the Global North's failure to offer reciprocal trade concessions to the developing world. Trade negotiations have been imbued with deeply paternalistic, and sometimes racist discourse masquerading as 'fairness.' This riveting analysis shows the pernicious effects that culture clashes can have on the wellbeing of billions."--B. Peter Rosendorff "New York University"