RENT TEXTBOOKS

by: Gerber, James

ISBN: 9780135100158 | 0135100151

For an introductory International Economics course. A principles-level introduction to international economics accessible to all majors. International Economics uses a rich array of case studies to illuminate economic institutions and policies as well as recent developments in the global economy without students having to rely on a prerequisite knowledge of higher-level math. Further, the text's flexible approach with self-contained chapters and comprehensive coverage allows instructors to adapt the text easily to a wide range of syllabi. The f... MOREifth edition preserves the organization and coverage of the fourth edition and adds a number of updates and enhancements. All tables and graphs have been updated and every chapter reflects a new discussion, case or developing example.

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International Economicsuses a rich array of case studies to illuminate economic institutions and policies as well as recent developments in the global economy-without readers having to rely on a prerequisite knowledge of higher-level math. The United States in a Global Economy; International Economic Institutions since World War II; Comparative Advantage and the Gains from Trade; Comparative Advantage and Factor Endowments; Beyond Comparative Advantage; The Theory of Tariffs and Quotas; Commercial Policy; International Trade and Labor and Environmental Standards; Trade and the Balance of Payments; Exchange Rates and Exchange Rate Systems; An Introduction to Open Economy Macroeconomics; International Financial Crises; Economic Integration in North America; The European Union: Many Markets into One; Trade and Policy Reform in Latin America; Export-Oriented Growth in East Asia; China and India in the World Economy For all readers interested in international economics.

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A principles-level introduction to international economics—accessible to all majors.

International Economics uses a rich array of case studies to illuminate economic institutions and policies as well as recent developments in the global economy—without students having to rely on a prerequisite knowledge of higher-level math. Further, the text’s flexible approach—with self-contained chapters and comprehensive coverage—allows instructors to adapt the text easily to a wide range of syllabi.

The fifth edition preserves the organization and coverage of the fourth edition and adds a number of updates and enhancements. All tables and graphs have been updated and every chapter reflects a new discussion, case or developing example.

Part 1: Introduction and Institutions

Chapter 1: The United States in a Global Economy
Chapter 2: International Economic Institutions since World War II

Part 2: International Trade

Chapter 3: Comparative Advantage and the Gains from Trade
Chapter 4: Comparative Advantage and Factor Endowments
Chapter 5: Beyond Comparative Advantage
Chapter 6: The Theory of Tariffs and Quotas
Chapter 7: Commercial Policy
Chapter 8: International Trade and Labor and Environmental Standards

Par... MOREt 3: International Finance

Chapter 9: Trade and the Balance of Payments
Chapter 10: Exchange Rates and Exchange Rate Systems
Chapter 11: An Introduction to Open Economy Macroeconomics
Chapter 12: International Financial Crises

Part 4: Regional Issues in the Global Economy

Chapter 13: Economic Integration in North America
Chapter 14: The European Union: Many Markets into One
Chapter 15: Trade and Policy Reform in Latin America
Chapter 16: Export-Oriented Growth in East Asia
Chapter 17: China and India in the World Economy