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 --...

Explores and analyzes the policy implications of the global financial crisis, the role of the International Monetary Fund and China's efforts to stabilize its economy. Consists of public documents which have been located, gathered, combined, reformatted, enhanced, and selectively edited