CiNii Books - International economics

Thoroughly revised to take into account the latest issues and controversies in international economics, this new edition includes a range of aids to help student learning and class presentation. Featuring learning objectives, questions, further reading suggestions and a variety of real world examples, this introductory text enables the reader to understand both current events and policy proposals. Breaking new ground in its coverage of micro and macro economics new issues covered also include: * new developments in regional trade blocks and Uruguay Round agreements * International Public Finance and trade policy * financial derivatives * the Asian crisis * European Monetary Union.

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Part I: 1 Introduction 2 Patterns of Trade and the Gains from Trade: Insights from Classical Theory 3 Trade Among Dissimilar Countries: Insights from the Factor Proportions Theory 4 Trade Among Similar Countries: Implications of Decreasing Costs and Imperfect Competition 5 The Theory of Protection: Tariffs and Other Barriers to Trade 6 Arguments for Protection and the Political Economy of Trade Policy 7 International Mobility of Labor and Capital 8 Regional Blocs: Discriminatory Trade Liberalization 9 Commercial Policy: History and Recent Controversy 10 Trade and Growth 11 Issues of International Public Economics Part II: 12 Balance of Payments Accounting 13 Markets for Foreign Exchange 14 International Derivatives: Foreign Exchange Forwards, Futures and Options 15 Alternative Models of Balance of Payments or Exchange Rate Determination 16 Payments Adjustment with Fixed Exchange Rates 17 Balance of Payments Adjustment Through Exchange Rate Changes 18 Open Economy Macroeconomics with Fixed Exchange Rates 19 The Theory of Flexible Exchange Rates 20 The International Monetary System From 1880 to 1973 21 Recent Events in International Monetary Relations: 1973 to the Present Glossary Index.

Volume: [text]: pbk ISBN 9780415208802

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This is a new edition of a classic introduction to international economics. Thoroughly revised to take into account the latest issues and controversies in international economics, it includes a range of aids to help student learning and class presentation. Featuring learning objectives, questions, further reading suggestions and a variety of real world examples, this text is accessible at introductory level and enables the reader to understand both current events and policy proposals. Breaking new ground in its coverage of micro and macro economics new issues covered also include: *New developments in regional trade blocks *International Public Finance and trade policy *Financial derivatives *The Asian crisis *European Monetary Union

Table of Contents

Part I: 1 Introduction 2 Patterns of Trade and the Gains from Trade: Insights from Classical Theory 3 Trade Among Dissimilar Countries: Insights from the Factor Proportions Theory 4 Trade Among Similar Countries: Implications of Decreasing Costs and Imperfect Competition 5 The Theory of Protection: Tariffs and Other Barriers to Trade 6 Arguments for Protection and the Political Economy of Trade Policy 7 International Mobility of Labor and Capital 8 Regional Blocs: Discriminatory Trade Liberalization 9 Commercial Policy: History and Recent Controversy 10 Trade and Growth 11 Issues of International Public Economics Part II: 12 Balance of Payments Accounting 13 Markets for Foreign Exchange 14 International Derivatives: Foreign Exchange Forwards, Futures and Options 15 Alternative Models of Balance of Payments or Exchange Rate Determination 16 Payments Adjustment with Fixed Exchange Rates 17 Balance of Payments Adjustment Through Exchange Rate Changes 18 Open Economy Macroeconomics with Fixed Exchange Rates 19 The Theory of Flexible Exchange Rates 20 The International Monetary System From 1880 to 1973 21 Recent Events in International Monetary Relations: 1973 to the Present Glossary Index.

Volume: Study guide and workbook ISBN 9780415228305

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This workbook is designed for students using the textbook International Economics, 5th edition. It provides brief chapter summaries and practice problems to enhance the understanding of material presented in class. For each chapter in International Economics, 5th Edition, the study guide provides a summary, list of chapter objectives and different types of questions with worked answers at the end of the book. The questions are in four formats: multiple choice, true or false, short answer and essay answer.

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