Combining history and theoretical approaches with contemporary issues and debates, Global Political Economy provides an authoritative introduction to this important subject. Expert contributors offer a diverse range of perspectives, as well as engaging insights into the relevance of global political economy within international relations. The third edition is fully up-to-date with all the latest developments including the recent global financial crisis. Students are aided by the inclusion of helpful textbook features as well as an accompanying Online Resource Centre with the following additional material: Student resources: Flashcard glossary Timeline Web links Instructor resources: PowerPoint slides NEW FOR THIS EDITION Case studies Figures and tables from the book
PART I: THEORETICAL APPROACHES TO GLOBAL POLITICAL ECONOMY; 1. The study of global political economy; 2. The historical roots of theoretical traditions in global political economy; 3. Collaboration and co-ordination in the global political economy; 4. The domestic sources of foreign economic policies; PART II: GLOBAL TRADE; 5. The evolution of the global trade regime; 6. Regional trade agreements; PART III: GLOBAL FINANCE; 7. The evolution of the international monetary and financial system; 8. The political economy of global financial crises; PART IV: GLOBALIZATION AND ITS CONSEQUENCES; 9. The logics of economic globalization; 10. Globalizations impact on states; 11. The globalization of production; 12. Globalization, growth, poverty, inequality, resentment and imperialism; 13. Globalization and development; 14. Globalization and the environment