International Economics, 17/e (IE-Paperback)

Overview
 Vividly demonstrate the relevance of theory to real economic issues and policy questions using the wealth of contemporary examples and practical applications found in Carbaugh’s popular INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS, 17E. This market-leading text remains a favorite among students and instructors, like you, for its clear, streamlined treatment of international trade and finance theory. In addition to the latest theoretical developments, this revision offers a strengthened presentation and updated applications. The author clearly presents both written and graphical discussions, making the text understandable even for students with little economics background. A flexible format also makes this book suitable for a wide range of course structures and subjects. As numerous students as well as instructors have discovered, "If it’s clear, concise, and contemporary, it has to be Carbaugh."

What's New

• A WEALTH OF EXAMPLES AND APPLICATIONS DEMONSTRATE THE RELEVANCE OF THE BOOK'S THEORY: This edition’s memorable examples and practical applications highlight international economic theories at work in today’s real-world. Helpful illustrations depict the complex consequences of outsourcing, globalization, free trade, tariffs and exchange rate adjustments.
• STREAMLINED PRESENTATION OF ESSENTIAL ECONOMIC THEORY PROVIDES A SOLID THEORETICAL FOUNDATION: The book’s clear and concise coverage of economic theory prepares readers for more in-depth explorations of contemporary issues, such as wage insurance, foreign aid, and free trade’s impact on the environment.
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• FIVE CENTRAL THEMES, INTEGRATED THROUGHOUT THE TEXT, KEEP STUDENTS INVOLVED AND ACTIVELY LEARNING: These reader-friendly, engaging themes emphasize issues at the forefront of international economics today, including the globalization of economic activity, free trade and protectionism, trade conflicts between developing nations and industrial nations, liberalizing trade, and turbulence in the global financial system.

Table of Contents
 1. The International Economy and Globalization.

Part I: INTERNATIONAL TRADE RELATIONS.
 2. Foundations of Modern Trade Theory: Comparative Advantage.
 3. Sources of Comparative Advantage.
 4. Tariffs.
 5. Nontariff Trade Barriers.
 6. Trade Regulations and Industrial Policies.
 7. Trade Policies for the Developing Nations.
 8. Regional Trading Arrangements.
 9. International Factor Movements and Multinational Enterprises.

Part II: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY RELATIONS.
 10. The Balance-of-Payments.
 11. Foreign Exchange.
 12. Exchange Rate Determination.
 13. Mechanisms of International Adjustment.
 14. Exchange Rate Adjustments and the Balance-of-Payments.
 15. Macroeconomic Policy in an Open Economy.

Glossary.
Index.