Global Political Economy

Praised for its authoritative coverage, Global Political Economy places the study of IPE in its broadest theoretical context. This text not only helps students understand the fundamentals of how the global economy works but also encourages them to use theory to more fully grasp the connections between key issue areas like trade and development. Written by a leading IPE scholar, Global Political Economy equally emphasizes theory and practice to provide a framework for analyzing current events and long-term developments in the global economy.Introduction and Overview Chapter 1. Introduction Chapter 2. Managing the Global Economy since World War II: The Institutional Framework PART II. Theoretical Perspectives Chapter 3. The Realist Perspective Chapter 4. The Liberal Perspective Chapter 5. Critical Perspectives PART III. The Issue Areas Chapter 6. International Monetary Relations Chapter 7. Global Trade Relations Chapter 8. Regionalism and the Global Trade Regime Chapter 9. Multinational Corporations and Global Production Chapter 10. International Development Chapter 11. Foreign Debt and Financial Crises PART IV. Concluding Comments Chapter 12. Current Trends in the Global Political Economy