Australia's trade with the communist bloc : a study of trade experience between a primarily free market economy and centrally planned economies

Abstract

In view of Communist ascendancy in world affairs and in the fa e of the changing pattern of Australia ' s exports and imports, trade with the Communist Bloc acquires new significance . Of what importance is it to Australia and to the Communist Bloc? Does it pose any problems? Can the Communist Bloc provide Australia with export markets? Can Australia gain from the experience of other countries' trade with the Communist Bloc? Have Communist countries used trade with Australia for political purposes?