International Political Economy : Interests and Institutions in the Global Economy

by Oatley, Thomas

• ISBN13: 9780205559916
• ISBN10: 0205559913
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-01-01
• Publisher: Longman

Summary

Emphasizing both domestic and international politics as well as fundamental economic principles,International Political Economyis the most accessible and holistic overview of the global economy. This text offers students a uniquely engaging introduction to IPE by viewing global economic exchange as a political competition. While surveying key IPE theories, economic principles, institutions, and processes, the text explains how this competition raises social welfare but also creates winners and losers who influence the policies of governments and international institutions and ultimately the global economy.

Table of Contents

International Political Economy

A

B

Traditional Schools of International Political Economy

Interests and Institutions in International Political Economy

C

D

Key Terms

Suggestions for Further Reading

The WTO in the World Trade System

A

B

Hegemonic Power and the Creation of the Postwar Trade System

Hegemonic Decline and the World Trade System

C

D

E

Key Terms

Web Links

Suggestions for Further Reading

The Political Economy of International Trade Cooperation

A

The Gains from Trade in Partial Equilibrium

The Gains from Trade in General Equilibrium

B

C

D

Key Terms

Web Links

Suggestions for Further Reading

A Society Centered Approach to Trade Politics

A

Factor Incomes and Class Conflict

Sector Incomes and Industry Conflict

Organizing Interests: the Collective Action Problem and Trade Policy Demands

B

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