International economics Books

Editor's Introduction; C.Saunders - PART 1: CONCEPTS, THEORIES AND AIMS - Transition of Economic Systems: Basic Aspects; N.Kloten - Transition from Command to Market Economies; R.Yevstigneev - Concepts of Transition in Socialist Economies; K.Laski - The...

Foreword; A.Jacquemin - Notes on Contributors - Introduction; G.McKenzie & A.J.Venables - 1992 and European Industrial Structure; P.Geroski - Non-Tariff Barriers; P.Holmes - International Trade and the Internal Market; A.J.Venables - Tax Harmonisation; A...

This collection of seminal readings in international political economy charts the historical and theoretical evolution of the field from the seventeenth century to the present day. Bringing together classic works and leading contemporary arguments, this...

The proposal for an Asia-Pacific-wide free trade agreement is one of the oldest ideas for promoting mutually beneficial regional cooperation dating back to the mid-1960s. In more recent times, the idea has found new support for two main reasons: as a...

"The idea that the Caribbean could be devolving downward in wealth, function and sovereignty has become a recurrent theme in both academic and popular literature. By focusing on some of the current issues facing Caribbean nation states, the editors and...

This book, under the chief editorship of Prof. Cheng Enfu, is one of the results of the discipline construction and theoretical research of the Marxist Theory implemented by the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS), and is one from the book series...

Mexico is a land inhabited by several indigenous civilizations and was conquered by Spain in 1521. The country is mostly a racial mix between the Spanish and native cultures. It is a traditionalist society where family, religion, and culture play a key...

A Comprehensive History of the Tariff System in the United StatesGoss traces the tariff system through three avatars that often existed simultaneously: protective, preventive and punitive. From an ineffective colonial system that allowed importers to...

This edited volume uses a feminist approach to explore the economic implications of the complex interrelationship between gender and time use. Household composition, sexuality, migration patterns, income levels, and race/ethnicity are all considered as...

Containing the most influential papers from the International Symposium on Logistics, Developments in Logistics and Supply Chain Management demonstrates the evolution in logistics and supply chain management since the 1990s.

In this volume, world-renowned economists and policymakers write about industrial policy, which is being recognized anew as a linchpin for the economics of development. They show that developing countries that have undertaken a wide variety of industrial...

If you're involved in international trade, this book is an essential resource. William F. Spalding provides a clear and insightful overview of the financial aspects of foreign trade, including payment methods, currency exchange, and risk management. He...

This hearing explores the challenges posed by the integration of global capital markets into US trade policy, and how this affects US competitiveness. Testimonies and discussions among various experts provide a comprehensive analysis of the issues at...

The days of rapid economic growth in China are over. Mounting debt and rising internal distortions mean that rebalancing is inevitable. Beijing has no choice but to take significant steps to restructure its economy. The only question is how to proceed...

Sir Alan Walters ex-chief economic advisor to PM Margaret Thatcher Whether it succeeds or fails, Europe is everyone's concern. The idea of a united Europe has been entertained, even partially at least, achieved, inter alia,...

Globalization is transforming the world at an accelerated pace. Integration of the world continues, widening and intensifying international linkages in economic, political and social relations. Liberalization of trade and...

Organization, Performance and Equity: Perspectives on the Japanese Economy provides an analysis of key components of the Japanese economy and business structures, edited by two leading American-based Japan scholars. The...

First Published in 1993. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

This collection explores the connections between globalization, competitiveness and human security and their relevance for development studies. These issues, amongst others, are also explored in a number of case studies taken from Asia, Africa, and Latin...

First Published in 1966. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

The changing political situation in the Middle East poses challenges for the economies of the region, and some see none more vulnerable to collapse than Saudi Arabia's. Yet as this study demonstrates, the fundamentals of the Kingdom's economy are...

With China's accession to the World Trade Organization imminent, this book brings together the expert views of scholars, policy-makers and business representatives on the consequences of this historic event. Insight into the past and future of China's...

Essays on the OECS Economies provides an exciting and readable survey of critical work on the economies of the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States. Jones-Hendrickson centers his analyses on pivotal issues that impact and affect the small states of...

Economic Exploitation of Bangladesh is a great handbook for anyone looking to understand the social, political and economic history of Bangladesh. It presents a brief account of the major foreign influences that prevented the country's economic...

In noting that the actions of entities other than states in the economic arena can and often do have a profound effect on human rights, this book poses the question as to how international human rights law can and should address that situation. This book...

The search for good governance has become an increasingly important element of public policy and public management and is high on the political agenda of East Asian countries. The need for robust governance structures and institutions was brought into...

The focus of international financial reform in recent years has largely been at the global level, in terms of improving the international financial architecture, and at the national level in terms of getting domestic economic and structural policies...

This book explores the way in which the state has become commercialised under reform as party and government officials have gone into business and considers the impact that this has had on politics within Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi. The book charts the...

Mention North Korea to people today and they will conjure up many unflattering images, particularly in the wake of George W. Bush denouncing the state as part of an "axis of evil". Despite this cold war type rhetoric, the state of North Korea has begun...

Clusters of small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) have to adapt continually to a fast changing environment. This new book, containing contributions on countries ranging from Italy and Mexico to China and India, recognises the disparity between...

When can a country be said to benefit from free trade?This question has obsessed economists for more than 200 years, and a definitive answer has never been provided. Continuing the influential work begun in The Gains from Trade and the Gains from Aid,...

A major success of the early post-war period was the negotiated reduction of barriers to international trade in commodities and manufactured goods, under the auspices of the GATT. The current challenge is to achieve a similar liberalization for trade in...

This interdisciplinary book examines the impact of the commercialisation of space and the changing outlook of the space sector.

Introduced in 2013, China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has had a significant impact within Asia and across other regions. This book provides empirical case studies examining the relations between China and the states in specific regional groupings,...

This book introduces readers to the world of ideal types within the readings of Max Weber by giving a theoretical understanding of ideal types, as well as applying the development of ideal types to an array of social policy arenas.The 21st century...

Acknowledgements Abbreviations The Analytical and Conceptual Framework The First Steps to Monetary Cooperation, 1968-1979 The Decision to Keep the Franc in the ERM, May 1981 to March 1983 The French Challenge to German Monetary Dominance: Demands for EMS...

List of Tables List of Figures Acknowledgements Foreword; J.P.Roth Notes on the Contributors INTRODUCTORY ESSAY Financial Intermediation in the Age of Global Capital; G.L.Perlin PART ONE: THE NEW FINANCE ERA: CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES Banking in the...

List of Tables List of Figures List of Abbreviations List of Acronyms Acknowledgements Notes on the Contributors Introduction; D.Lal & R.H.Snape PART I: TRADE Outer-Orientation and Development: Are Revisionists Right?; T.N.Srinivasan & J.Bhagwati Trade...

PART I: BACKGROUND The Global Trade Regimes Trade, Environment and Development Multilateral Environmental Agreements PART II: WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION WTO - Articles of Agreements and Beyond A Brief History Dispute Resolution Mechanisms PART III: POLICY...

List of Tables List of Figures Acknowledgements Notes on the Contributors Introduction; A.Brunila, M.Buti & D.Franco PART 1: DOES THE EMU NEED FISCAL RULES Does EMU Need a Stability Pact?; R.Beetsma The Stability and Growth Pact: a delicate balance or an...

Preface Introduction to 1998 Edition The Need for a New Paradigm PART 1: FOUNDATIONS The Competitive Advantage of Firms in Global Industries Determinants of National Competitive Advantage The Dynamics of National Advantage PART 2: INDUSTRIES Four Studies...

Preface Introduction Organisational Framework Roads Railways Urban Public Transport Inland Waterways European Airways Airports Sea Ports Funding Mechanisms for the Future Index

Introduction and Overview - Foreword; Edith Penrose - PART 1: THEORY - Developments in International Business Theory in the 1990s - Barriers to Internationalisation - Kojima's Theory of Japanese Foreign Direct Investment Revisited - The Role of...