Free Trade in Americas: Is It Viable?

In today's world of business, free trade appears to be an index of the economic well being of any country run by a democratic government. In order to overcome trade barriers and facilitate free trade amongst various democratic countries, trade agreements are planned, ratified and implemented. This paper discusses the possible formation of a free trade arrangement in the Americas with reference to the existing regional trade bloc arrangements like North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), the South American Trade Bloc (MERCOSUR), etc. and it also recognizes the need of this trade arrangement.

I would like to dedicate this my very first publication to my beloved uncle Late Dr. Asutosh Banerjee, PhD.