Binding: Paperback
Description: The second edition of International Political Economy continues to be the perfect short introduction to the fundamental theories and issues of international political economy (IPE). Written in a concise accessible style by an experienced teacher and scholar it combines theoretical perspectives real - world examples and comparative policy analysis. The text offers students an in - depth balanced understanding of the contrasting core perspectives in IPE allowing them to critically evaluate and independently analyze major political - economic events. Having emerged from both the classical and modern schools of political economy the book's unique structure is organized around the threefold world view classification of IPE that the author labels as free - market institutionalist and Marxist. The book: Compares contrasts and critiques the different approaches in the context of major global issues such as financial crises free vs. fair trade ecological degradation growing inequality gender globalization and multinational corporations; Explains key economic concepts such as financial markets banking systems monetary policy foreign exchange Keynesian economics fiscal policy comparative advantage value theory money role of corporations and ecological economics as well as their relationship to political concepts such as international regimes and governance; Contains 30 original figures and tables review questions at the end of each chapter and a detailed glossary to enhance student learning; Responds to the call from eminent IPE specialists Robert Keohane and Benjamin Cohen for textbooks that take a pluralistic approach. This thoroughly updated second edition is essential reading for students of international political economy economics political science and global governance.
Title: International Political Economy Contrasting World Views
Author(s): Miller Raymond C. (San Francisco State University Usa)
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Barcode: 9781138659704
Pages: 302 Pages, 23 Tables, Black And White; 7 Line Drawings, Black And White; 7 Illustrations, Black And
Publication Date: 3/22/2018
Category: Political Economy