International Economic Relations in a Globalising World
Publisher: Development Studies Research Group (DESREG) in collaboration with  Creative Educational Management Consultants Ltd.
Published: 2001
Place of publication: Owerri, Nigeria
Language: eng
Description: This book presents a comprehensive and systematic explanation of the synergy and interdependent relationships existing between nations in a fast changing global system. It traces, describes and explains the evolution and dynamic developments that have occurred in international economic relations (IER) since the late 18th century. It also examines the multidimentional impacts of globalisation trends in these developments.
Table of contents: title: Table of Contents; title: Chapter One / Understanding International Economic Relations / 1; title: Chapter Two / The Classical Trade Theory / 6; title: Chapter Three / David Ricardo and the Concept of Comparative Advantage in International Trade / 18; title: Chapter Four / The Justification for International Trade / 28; title: Chapter Five / Free Trade and Protectionism / 40; title: Chapter Six / The Impact of Trade on International Movements of Capital / 47; title: Chapter Seven / The Evolution and Development of  Multinational Corporations / 75; title: Chapter Eight / International Economic Relations since the Second World War / 86; title: Chapter Nine / The Dynamics of International Economic Relations / 100; title: Chapter Ten / Changing Trends of International Economic Relations / 111; title: Chapter Eleven / The World Trade Organisation and Contemporary International Economic Relations / 120; title: Chapter Twelve / Globalisation and Economic Development / 139; title: Chapter Thirteen / The International Economy at the End of the Twentieth Century: Issues and Policy Lessons for the Twenty-First Century / 167; title: General Conclusions and Recommendations / 190-194; title: Bibliography / 195-206