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Informationen zum Autor About our author Dr. James Gerber taught Economics at San Diego State University for more than 3 decades. In addition to his role in the Economics Department, at different times he served as the Director of the university’s National Resource Center for Latin American Studies and as the Director of the International Business Program. In 2008 he co-authored the economic history Fifty Years of Change on the US-Mexico Border and his most recent book, A Great Deal of Ruin: Financial Crises since 1929 was published in 2019. His current research is primarily focused on the history of US-Mexico economic relations. He has been a visiting professor in universities in Canada and Mexico. Klappentext For courses in international economics. An introduction to 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 8th Edition includes a number of enhancements, such as updated tables and graphs, new case studies, and revised discussion of relevant topics to keep students up-to-speed on the economic world around them. Zusammenfassung For courses in international economics. An introduction to 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 8th Edition includes a number of enhancements, such as updated tables and graphs, new case studies, and revised discussion of relevant topics to keep students up-to-speed on the economic world around them. Inhaltsverzeichnis PART 1: INTRODUCTION AND INSTITUTIONS An Introduction to the World Economy International Economic Institutions Since World War II PART 2: INTERNATIONAL TRADE 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 PART 3: INTERNATIONAL FINANCE Trade and the Balance of Payments Exchange Rates and Exchange Rate Systems An Introduction to Open Economy Macroeconomics International Financial Crises PART 4: REGIONAL ISSUES IN THE GLOBAL ECONOMY The United States in the World Economy 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 ...
