International Economics (with InfoTrac)

by Carbaugh, Robert

• ISBN13: 9780324205916
• ISBN10: 0324205910
• Edition: 10th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2004-12-03
• Publisher: South-Western College Pub

Summary

The hallmark approach of this very successful market-leading text is its clear and concise treatment of international trade and finance theory illustrated with a wealth of the most up-to-date contemporary issues and examples. Carbaugh demonstrates the relevance of theory through real-world economic issues. Theoretical discussions are presented in both verbal and graphical terms, making the book highly accessible to students with little economics background. Its concise and flexible format makes it an ideal fit for most one-term courses.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. 1
The International Economy and Globalization	p. 2
International Trade Relations	p. 27
Foundations of Modern Trade Theory: Comparative Advantage	p. 28
Sources of Comparative Advantage	p. 63
Tariffs	p. 101
Nontariff Trade Barriers	p. 140
Trade Regulations and Industrial Policies	p. 174
Trade Policies for the Developing Nations	p. 218
Regional Trading Arrangements	p. 253
International Factor Movements and Multinational Enterprises	p. 289
International Monetary Relations	p. 319
The Balance of Payments	p. 320
Foreign Exchange	p. 340
Exchange-Rate Determination	p. 372
Balance-of-Payments Adjustments	p. 400
Exchange-Rate Adjustments and the Balance of Payments	p. 416
Exchange-Rate Systems and Currency Crises	p. 442
Macroeconomic Policy in an Open Economy	p. 474
International Banking: Reserves, Debt, and Risk	p. 490
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