Although the globalization of markets and the rapid growth in worldwide information technologies supports harmonization … and integration between countries, substantial differences still exist throughout the world. Global Divergence in Trade … Asia, India, Greece, Mexico, the US and EU accession countries illustrate how differently the globalization process is …

assess Europe's position in the new world order, exploring its rivalry with China and relations with the Global South …

This book takes a broad perspective to challenge orthodox views about the role of Euroland in the world economy … the single currency contribute to world economic dynamism or be driven by the vigour and vitality of others? …