States, firms, and power : successful sanctions in United States foreign policy / George E. Shambaugh.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 225-242) and index.

"States, Firms, and Power uncovers the workings behind frequently maligned, and often misapplied economic sanctions and incentives that have emerged as the Unites States policy tools of choice. Shambaugh uses a theory of economic statecraft to analyze the sources and limitations of power relations between states and firms. The book features a statistical analysis of 66 sanction episodes since 1949, including detailed case studies of U.S. sanctions in the energy, computer, and telecommunications industries in the 1980s, and current U.S. sanctions against foreign companies conducting business in Cuba, Iran, and Libya. Understanding when and why economic statecraft works provides insights into the nature and exercise of power in world politics that can, in turn, guide policy makers in their use of sanctions and incentives against friends, foes, and firms."--Jacket.

The puzzle and argument: dominance, dependence, and political power -- Restricting the proliferation of strategic goods and technology since 1949 -- Maintaining power in an alliance conflict: the trans-siberian pipeline embargo, 1980-1984 -- Tethering technology: operation exodus, the IBM letter, and beyond -- Conclusion: threatening friends and enticing enemies in the post-cold war world -- Appendix: legal bases of U.S. export control policy.

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