Paths to International Political Economy (Routledge Revivals)
Paths to International Political Economy (Routledge Revivals)

Author: Susan Strange

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2010-02-25

Total Pages: 280

ISBN-13: 1136972544

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The problems of a troubled world economy and the essentially political issues of how it should be managed make up the stuff of international political economy. The overwhelming importance of these questions has drawn ever increasing numbers of students and teachers in universities, colleges and schools to study the subject. There are many paths into international political economy for them to follow and this volume, originally published in 1984, discusses most of them. The collection as a whole demonstrates that the field should be seen as the exclusive preserve of neither the economists nor the political scientists. On the contrary, there is much to learn from specialists - and practical people in government and business - with a variety of backgrounds. A rich selection is therefore offered, including history, population studies, money, trade, technology and law, from which the reader can pick and choose at will. The contributions point to the landmarks of the subject and provide useful tips on the best books to read and the most interesting ideas to look out for.

International Trade Unionism (Routledge Revivals)
International Trade Unionism (Routledge Revivals)

Author: Charles Levinson

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2013-10-31

Total Pages: 411

ISBN-13: 1134460694

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As Secretary General of the ICF and previously Assistant General Secretary of the IMF, Charles Levinson played an important part in developing the countervailing labour response to the multinational corporations. His earlier work, Capital, Inflation and the Multinationals (Routledge Revivals, 2013) displayed the force of his insight into the dynamics of modern economics and technology. First published in 1972, this book considers the opportunities which allow unions to command an increasing share in decisions that shape the worker’s destiny. Chapters include discussions on the multinational corporations, industrial democracy and the ideas behind collective bargaining.

How it all Began (Routledge Revivals)
How it all Began (Routledge Revivals)

Author: W. W. Rostow

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2014-03-18

Total Pages: 279

ISBN-13: 1317805623

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First published in 1975, this book traces the origins of our modern economy, showing the routes by which nations have either achieved wealth or have been impoverished. W. W. Rostow brings together issues of public policy, international trade and the world of science and technology, arguing that conventional economic thought has failed to relate scientific innovation to the economic process. Chapters consider the politics of modernization, the Commercial Revolution and the development of the world economy between 1783 and 1820.

An Economic Geography of Oil (Routledge Revivals)
An Economic Geography of Oil (Routledge Revivals)

Author: Peter R. Odell

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2013-10-14

Total Pages: 317

ISBN-13: 1134100388

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An Economic Geography of Oil, first published in 1963, analyses the reasons behind the spatial distribution of the different sectors of the world oil industry. In the first part of the book, Peter Odell examines the pattern of the world supply of oil, showing the important changes that took place between 1945 and the early 1960s and highlighting the physical, economic, political and organizational factors which contributed to these developments. In the second part, Odell analyses the relationship between oil and other sources of energy, together with the more fundamental relationship between energy consumption in different areas of the world, and economic development. Finally, attention is paid to those aspects of the industry which are concerned with getting the oil from the point of production to that of consumption; the refining industry, transportation requirements and local distribution patterns are studied. These strands are drawn together in a relevant and interesting conclusion, which considers the overall impact of the oil industry on economic and industrial development.

International Economics (Routledge Revivals)
International Economics (Routledge Revivals)

Author: David Gowland

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2010-12

Total Pages: 151

ISBN-13: 1136820558

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Most of the existing textbooks on international economics - a widely taught and ighly popular subject - are long and too detailed and advanced for many students. This book, first published in 1983, and written by a respected leading authority, presents the essentials of the topic in a simple and straightforward way. The book contains the minimum of algebra and avoids detailed proofs. It incorporates the most recent theoretical advances and discusses current issues in comercial policy. Moreover, it puts less emphasis than other textbooks on trade theory and more on balance of payments theory and on questions of international finance and international finance anf international monetarism which are the areas of current concern.

Foreign Investment and Spillovers (Routledge Revivals)
Foreign Investment and Spillovers (Routledge Revivals)

Author: Magnus Blomstrom

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2014-05-01

Total Pages: 84

ISBN-13: 1317685121

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The spillover effect of multinational companies has, historically, been subject to much debate. The assumption that the host country can be expected to enjoy spillovers – improvements in the balance of payments, in the influx of foreign currency and in other sectors of the economy not directly affected by the multinational – has not necessarily been corroborated in practice. First published in 1989, this book addresses this debate, and the very different conclusions that can be drawn about spillovers. Reporting on significant research on Latin America and drawing comparisons with findings elsewhere, Foreign Investment and Spillovers provides students and researchers with a truly international perspective.

The Theory of Economic Integration (Routledge Revivals)
The Theory of Economic Integration (Routledge Revivals)

Author: Bela Balassa

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2013-05-13

Total Pages: 319

ISBN-13: 1136646310

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First published in 1962, The Theory of Economic Integration provides an excellent exposition of a complex and far-reaching topic. Professor Balassa has been remarkably successful in covering so much ground with such care and balance, in a treatment which is neither in any way abstruse nor unnecessarily technical. His book will interest economists in Europe by reason of its subject and treatment, but it is also a valuable and reliable textbook for students tackling integration as part of a course of International Economics and for those studying Public Finance. He distinguishes between the various forms of integration (free trade area, customs union, common market, economics union, and total integration). In addition, he applies the theoretical principles to current projects such as the European Common Market and Free Trade Area, and to Latin American integration projects. In offering this theoretical study, the author builds on the conclusions of other writers, but goes beyond this in providing a unifying framework for previous contributions and in exploring questions that in the past received little attention – in particular, the relationship between economic integration and growth (especially the interrelationship between market size and growth, and the implications of various factors for economic growth in an integrated area).

The Pure Theory of International Trade and Distortions (Routledge Revivals)
The Pure Theory of International Trade and Distortions (Routledge Revivals)

Author: Bharat Hazari

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2016-02-05

Total Pages: 216

ISBN-13: 1317241703

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First published in 1978. This book provides a simple, systematic, yet rigorous treatment of the key aspects of the pure theory of international trade and distortions. The opening chapter presents the standard two-factor, two-commodity barter model of international trade and a comprehensive treatment of the important properties and relationships. The rest of the book consists of four sections: parts One and Two are devoted to an analysis of factor market imperfections, and Parts Three and Four consider the trade-theoretical consequences of product market imperfections. A concluding chapter presents some generalised theorems. This book would be of interest to students of economics.

A Geometry of International Trade (Routledge Revivals)
A Geometry of International Trade (Routledge Revivals)

Author: James E. Meade

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2013-10-21

Total Pages: 140

ISBN-13: 0415621690

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First published in 1952, this work is a systematic exposition of Professor Meade's geometric method, bringing together into a single coherent account the modern geometrical analysis of the theory of international trade. The work makes a number of original contributions, notably in the geometrical treatment of domestic production, of the balance of payments, and of import and export duties.

The Economic Basis of a Durable Peace (Routledge Revivals)
The Economic Basis of a Durable Peace (Routledge Revivals)

Author: James E. Meade

Publisher:

Published: 2013-10-21

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780415621618

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First published in 1940, this book suggested the basic principles upon which a new international economic order should be built at the end of the Second World War. Particular attention is paid to the possibility of constructing such an international order on the basis of divergent national economic systems - whether liberal or planned, capitalist or socialist. In undertaking this task the author combines theoretical analysis with a description of the immediate pre-war economic situation and writes in a language which is equally accessible to the economist and the layman.