An Introduction to International Economics: New Perspectives on the World Economy

Author: Reinert, Kenneth A.

Brand: Cambridge University Press

Edition: 2

Binding: Paperback

Number Of Pages: 502

Release Date: 26-12-2011

Part Number: 9780521177108

Details: Product Description
This book is designed for a one-semester or two-semester course in international economics, primarily targeting non-economics majors and programs in business, international relations, public policy and development studies. It has been written to make international economics accessible to wide student and professional audiences. The book assumes a minimal background in microeconomics and mathematics and goes beyond the usual trade-finance dichotomy to give equal treatment to four 'windows' on the world economy: international trade, international production, international finance and international development. It takes a practitioner point of view rather than a standard academic view, introducing the student to the material they need to become effective analysts in international economic policy. The website for the text is found at http://iie.gmu.edu/.
Review
'An Introduction to International Economics is one of the rare economics textbooks that students actually enjoy reading. Kenneth Reinert covers an enormous range of material on international economics succinctly and in a language that students can understand. It is the perfect book for a one-semester course on international trade and finance, which also offers chapters on multinational enterprises and economic development for professors who wish to emphasize those topics.' Robert A. Blecker, American University, Washington DC

'This is a lively book, written with great clarity. It does not overwhelm the students and yet manages to teach them the basic theory, and its application to policy problems, with great effectiveness.' Arvind Panagariya, Columbia University

'Students loved this text because of its breadth of content, depth of analysis, and overall accessibility. I would not hesitate to use this book again, particularly in an interdisciplinary environment.' Jonathan B. Wight, University of Richmond
Book Description
This book is designed for a one-semester or two-semester course in international economics, primarily targeting non-economics majors and programs in business, international relations, public policy and development studies. It has been written to make international economics accessible to wide student and professional audiences.
About the Author
Kenneth A. Reinert is Professor of Public Policy in the School of Public Policy at George Mason University, where he has won a Distinguished Teaching Award. He held past positions at Kalamazoo College, Wellesley College and the US International Trade Commission. He has published more than 60 articles and book chapters in the areas of trade, development and environmental policy. In addition to the first edition of Windows on the World Economy: An Introduction to International Economics (2005), his books include The Princeton Encyclopedia of the World Economy (co-edited with Ramkishen Rajan, 2009), Globalization for Development (co-authored with Ian Goldin, 2006; revised edition, 2007) and Applied Methods for Trade Policy Analysis (co-edited with Joseph Francois, Cambridge, 1998).

EAN: 9780521177108

Package Dimensions: 11.4 x 10.3 x 1.9 inches

Languages: English