Introduction to international economics /

A new main introductory text for international trade and finance courses presenting a comprehensive, yet concise, overview of the major theories in international economics. At all times theory is related back to the everyday experience of international economics, with ample use made of case studies.

• Main Author: Jepma, Catrinus J.
• Other Authors: Jager, Henk, Kamphuis, Elise
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: London : Longman, 1998
• Subjects: ECONOMIA INTERNACIONAL; BALANZA DE PAGOS; COMERCIO INTERNACIONAL; POLITICA COMERCIAL INTERNACIONAL; PROTECCIONISMO; TIPO DE CAMBIO; SISTEMA MONETARIO INTERNACIONAL; ECONOMIA MUNDIAL; COMERCIO MUNDIAL; TEORIA DE LA PROTECCION; TEORIA PROTECCIONISTA; CAMBIO EXTERIOR; SISTEMA FINANCIERO INTERNACIONAL

Table of Contents:

• Introduction
• The World economy
• Balance of payments
• International trade theory * Production factors across borders
• Direct investments and the international operating company
• Trade policy, a welfare theoretical analysis
• Protectionism: modern arguments
• Trade policy and market structures: a micro-economic view point
• Trade policy and competition: a macro-economic view-point
• The practice of international trade * Protection and the business world
• International financial streams
• Valuta exchange issues
• International risk: types and covering methods
• International Finance
• International Monetary Cooperation
• International monetary system and economic development
• Regional monetary integration.