Globalization has profound effects on national economies even as distinct national "models" of capitalism remain. International and Comparative Business accessibly tracks the historical and socio-political contexts of the world's major countries on a chapter-by-chapter basis to the present day....

Preface -- Overview of comparative economics -- How do we compare economies? -- The theory and practice of market capitalism -- The theory and history of marxism and socialism -- Islamic economics and the economics of other religions varieties of advanced market capitalism -- The United States...