Exploring the Global Economy

EXPLORING THE GLOBAL ECONOMY provides to the layman, teacher or student the basics of the international economy with focus on how the world economy is rapidly changing & becoming internationalized. The unique ability of the authors to communicate this complicated subject matter in uncomplicated language makes this volume easy to read. Accompanied by maps & charts which illustrate the subject, the book takes a broad look at international economic & trade issues, why international trade benefits everyone, the basic theory behind it & how it functions. It then examines the relationship between international trade & international finance & how & why international economic issues may dominate economic policy in the coming decade. Trade policy, the implications of NAFTA & GATT, European Integration & the competitive issues in the Pacific Basin are explored for the purpose of summary explanation, definition & related issues. Transition of modern economic systems from the fall of the Berlin Wall to the collapse of the Soviet economy are presented in factual detail. Prospects for world economies in the 21st century inform & prepare the reader for the challenges to come. Also available from the publisher are companion materials which make the book a complete teaching kit. These materials include workbook, homework exercises, transparency masters, wall charts & a 30-minute video that further explains the subject matter. All are available from The Durell Institute, Shenandoah University, 1460 University Drive, Winchester, VA 22601. (703) 665-5430.Pool, John C. is the author of 'Exploring the Global Economy' with ISBN 9781882505036 and ISBN 1882505034.