York University scholars offer critical perspectives on Quebec City Summit of the Americas.

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M2 PRESSWIRE-10 April 2001-YORK UNIVERSITY: York University scholars offer critical perspectives on Quebec City Summit of the Americas (C)1994-2001 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:09042001 TORONTO -- The meeting of heads of state at the Summit of the Americas April 20 in Quebec City takes place at a time of global economic slowdown and rising trade tensions in the Western Hemisphere, and growing public opposition to transnational trade regimes like the World Trade Organization and the proposed Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA).

York University professors of finance, trade, economics and political science can offer critical perspectives on the issues facing political leaders at the summit. As host, Canada has much riding on the meeting`s success...