Increasing economic globalization has made understanding the
world economy more important than ever. From trade agreements to
offshore outsourcing to foreign aid, this two-volume encyclopedia
explains the key elements of the world economy and provides a first
step to further research for students and scholars in public
policy, international studies, business, and the broader social
sciences, as well as for economic policy professionals.
Written by an international team of contributors, this
comprehensive reference includes more than 300 up-to-date entries
covering a wide range of topics in international trade, finance,
production, and economic development. These topics include concepts
and principles, models and theory, institutions and agreements,
policies and instruments, analysis and tools, and sectors and
special issues. Each entry includes cross-references and a list of
sources for further reading and research. Complete with an index
and a table of contents that groups entries by topic, "The
Princeton Encyclopedia of the World Economy" is an essential
resource for anyone who needs to better understand the global
economy.
Features:
More than 300 alphabetically arranged articles on topics in
international trade, finance, production, and economic development
International team of contributors Annotated list of further
reading with each article Topical list of entries Full index and
cross-references
Entry categories and sample topics:
"Concepts and principles" globalization, anti-globalization, fair
trade, foreign direct investment, international migration, economic
development, multinational enterprises "Models and theory"
Heckscher-Ohlin model, internalization theory, New Trade Theory,
North-South trade, Triffin dilemma "Institutions and agreements"
European Union, International Monetary Fund, World Trade
Organization, World Bank, Doha Round, international investment
agreements "Policies and instruments" dollar standard,
international aid, sanctions, tariffs "Analysis and tools" exchange
rate forecasting, effective protection, monetary policy rules
"Sectors and special issues" child labor, corporate governance, the
digital divide, health and globalization, illegal drugs trade,
petroleum, steel
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