The Contemporary Global Economy provides a lively overview of recent turbulence in the world economy, focusing on the dynamics of globalization since the 1980s. It explains the main drivers of economic change and how we are able to discern their effects in the world today. A lucid and balanced survey, based onextensive research in data and documents, accessible to the non-specialist Written by a renowned specialist in international economic relations with academic and government credentials Offers clear and engaging explanations of the main motors of economic change and how we are able to discern their effects in the world today The author assumes little knowledge of economic theory or financial markets Identifies the challenges for sustainable recovery and economic growth in the years ahead INDICE: 1. Introduction. 2. The Global Economy before 1980. 3. The Rich Nations. 4. The Developing World. 5. Thinking about the Global Economy. 6. International Trade. 7. Global Business. 8. Internationalization of Finance. 9. TheGlobal Financial Crisis of 2007-2010. 10. The Underside of the Global Economy. 11. Epilogue. Suggested Readings. Bibliography.
- ISBN: 978-1-4051-8344-4
- Editorial: Wiley-Blackwell
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 320
- Fecha Publicación: 01/04/2011
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés