A two-tier approach to learning makes this the most flexible book available: core theory within chapters is complemented by technical notes at the end of relevant chapters, allowing students to take their learning further.
A fully up-to-date and comprehensive treatment of International
Trade, this book provides a solid foundation of international trade flows and theories, as well as the latest information on empirical developments and new theoretical insights. Fundamental changes in perspectives are covered, including the role of the firm in international trade flows and
organization, in terms of heterogeneity, multinational activity, and global supply chain activities. The theory is illustrated throughout with empirical evidence and an abundance of relevant case studies.
The body of the text represents the first tier of analysis: it provides extensive
written and graphical explanations of the structure of international trade. As a second tier of analysis, technical notes at the end of relevant chapters seek to support students who wish to take their learning further.
This book is accompanied by an Online Resource Centre that
features:
For students:
* Additional review questions
* Empirical questions based on data provided in Excel files
* Simulation questions allowing students to experiment with models
For lecturers:
* Model answers to questions
* Animated Powerpoint
slides
* Further questions for use in seminars/ exams
Part I: Introduction
1. The world economy
2. Globalization
3. The balance of payments
Part II: Comparative advantage
4. Technology: the classical approach
5. Technology: the neoclassical approach
6. Factor abundance and trade
Part III: Competitive
advantage
7. Imperfect competition
8. Intra-industry trade
9. Investment and migration
Part IV: Trade policy
10. Trade organizations and policy
11. Strategic trade policy
12. Regional trade agreements
Part V: International firms
13. Heterogeneous
firms
14. Multinational firms
15. Offshoring and supply chains
Part VI: International interactions
16. Geography and gravity
17. Growth and competitiveness
Online Resource Centre Click here
Charles Van Marrewijk is Professor of Economics and Head of Research, International Business School Suzhou, Xi'an Jiaotong - Liverpool University, China, and Professor of International Economics, Utrecht University, The Netherlands.
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