"This shortform textbook provides a comprehensive overview of international economics and coverage of recent trends in the global economy to supplement students' knowledge of this fast-moving subject area. Divided into two parts, the book begins by introducing the fundamental aspects of...

Globalization and its relation to poverty reduction and development are not well understood. This book explores the ways in which globalization can overcome poverty or make it worse. The book defines the big historical trends, identifies the main globalization processes - trade, finance, aid,...

Interpret the future of the economy with this 'crash course' resourceEconomics may be known in some circles as the 'dismal science,' but that doesn't mean those interested in economics should have a dismal outlook. By adopting an approach to economics that accounts for the past, present, and the...

Written for high school or beginning undergraduate students, this four-volume reference valiantly attempts to provide a historical framework for the perhaps overly broad concept of world trade. Entry topics were selected on trade organizations, influential people, commodities, events that...

Debating globalization -- Explaining globalization -- Experiencing globalization -- Globalization and the world economy -- Globalization and the nation-state -- Global governance -- Globalization, INGOs, and civil society -- Globalization and media -- Globalization and identity -- Global...