International economics

Gerber, James

International economics / James Gerber. - Seventh edition ; Global edition. - 504 pages : illustrations (some color), maps (some color) ; 24 cm. - Pearson series in economics .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Pt. 1. Introduction and institutions — 1. An introduction to the world economy — 2. International economic institutions since World War II — pt. 2. International trade — 3. Comparative advantage and the gains from trade — 4. Comparative advantage and factor endowments — 5. Beyond comparative advantage — 6. The theory of tariffs and quotas — 7. Commercial policy — 8. International trade and labor and environmental standards — pt. 3. International finance — 9. Trade and the balance of payments — 10. Exchange rates and exchange rate systems — 11. An introduction to open economy macroeconomics — 12. International financial crises — pt. 4. Regional issues in the global economy — 13. The United States in the world economy — 14. The European Union: many markets into one — 15. Trade and policy reform in Latin America — 16. Export-oriented growth in East Asia — 17. China and India in the world economy.

For courses in international economics.

Introduces international economics through accessible writing and real-life applications

A principles-­level introduction that’s accessible to students of all majors, International Economics uses real-life applications to cover both the macro and micro components of international economics. The text illuminates economic institutions and policies, as well as recent developments in the global economy, without requiring the use of higher-­level math. In addition, the text has a flexible approach, which includes self-­contained chapters and comprehensive coverage, allowing instructors to adapt its concepts to a wide range of syllabi. The 7th Edition includes a number of enhancements, such as updated tables and graphs, new case studies, and revised discussion of relevant topics.




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International economic relations
International economic integration
International trade
Commercial policy.


United States--Foreign economic relations

HF1359 / .G474 2018

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