International Economics (with Xtra! and InfoTrac)

by Carbaugh, Robert

• ISBN13: 9780324159943
• ISBN10: 0324159943
• Edition: 9th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2003-01-08
• 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 cases. 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	p. 3
International Trade Relations	p. 25
Foundations of Modern Trade Theory	p. 27
International Equilibrium	p. 59
Trade Model Extensions and Applications	p. 75
Tariffs	p. 113
Nontariff Trade Barriers	p. 151
Trade Regulations and Industrial Policies	p. 187
Trade Policies for the Developing Nations	p. 231
Regional Trading Arrangements	p. 267
International Factor Movements and Multinational Enterprises	p. 305
International Monetary Relations	p. 339
The Balance of Payments	p. 341
Foreign Exchange	p. 361
Exchange-Rate Determination	p. 395
Balance-of-Payments Adjustments Under Fixed Exchange Rates	p. 431
Exchange-Rate Adjustments and the Balance of Payments	p. 447
Exchange-Rate Systems	p. 469
Macroeconomic Policy in an Open Economy	p. 497
International Banking: Reserves, Debt, and Risk	p. 513
Index	p. 539
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