Brookings Trade2004Forum Globalization, Poverty, and Inequality Susan M. Collins and Carol Graham editors brookings institution press Washington, D.C. Copyright © 2004 THE BROOKINGS INSTITUTION 1775 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036 ISSN 1520-5479 ISBN 0-8157-1286-3 Ordering Information Standing order plans, subscriptions, and individual copies are available by calling the Brookings Institution Press at 800/275-1447 or 202/797-6258 or by e-mailing
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