International Economics Theories, Themes and Debates

Kevin Lawler and Hamid Seddighi both of University of Sunderland International Economics: Theories, Themes and Debates "This volume ... includes not only masterly exposition and surveys of traditional theory, but also wide-ranging and timely chapters on current issues and hot topics" Huw Dixon, University of York International Economics provides a modern and accessible analytical framework for understanding international events in economic relations. The book covers leading controversies in modelling exchange rates, new protectionism, strategic trade policies and new global developments including the Asia Pacific Rim and China. The strength of the book is that it includes the latest research into new developments in telecommunications, internet advertising and global industry. In every area of international economics, this book is more advanced at dealing with pure theory, developments in theories, game theory, cointegration, modelling and trade strategy. Features · A strong global perspective, addressing new developments and themes in world trade including the rise and fall of the Asian Tigers and issues relating to transitional economies after the collapse of communism. · Covers theoretical issues, beginning with classical models of trade, income distribution and trade policy. · Focuses on the current controversy regarding multi-lateralism and New Regionalism · Draws on current research issues in exchange rate theory. · Includes numerous real world applications and examples throughout. Market An advanced text on international economics and trade, this book will be appropriate for final year students of economics, MA, MSC, MBA and students beginning a PHD. The book will be appropriate for advanced international economics courses or courses in international trade. Kevin Lawler (BA Econ, MA Econ, PhD Econ) is a Reader in Industrial Economics at the University of Sunderland, Business School. He also teaches at the University of Durham Department of Economics and Finance. He has published in the areas of Industrial Economics and Econometrics. Hamid Seddighi (BA Econ, MA Econ, PhD Econ) is a Reader in Applied Economics at the University of Sunderland, Business School. He has published in the areas of Applied Economics and has taught at the University of York.Lawler, Kevin is the author of 'International Economics Theories, Themes and Debates' with ISBN 9780273643319 and ISBN 0273643312.