Includes bibliographical references and index.

Preface Acronyms and Abbreviations Part I. Introduction and Overview 1. Introduction 2. Managing the Global Economy Since World War II: The Institutional Framework Part II. Theoretical Perspectives 3. Neomercantilism 4. Liberalism 5. Critical Perspectives Part III. The Issue Areas 6. International Monetary Relations 7. Financial Crises 8. Global Trade Relations 9. Regionalism and the Global Trade Regime 10. Multinational Corporations and Global Production 11. International Development Part IV. Concluding Comments 12. Current Trends in the Global Political Economy Glossary.

Praised for its authoritative coverage, Global Political Economy places the study of international political economy (IPE) in its broadest theoretical contextnow updated to cover the continuing global economic crisis and regional relationships and impacts. 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, this text equally emphasizes theory and practice to provide a framework for analyzing current events and long-term developments in the global economy.