Managing World Economic Change: International Political Economy (3rd Edition)

This book discusses the principles behind the politics of managing the global economic changes since World War II. Historical principles, key concepts and persistent trends are set in a context of adapting to global change without losing cultural identity. It discusses how the economic shifts in business cycles and global capital flows have had an impact upon the world economy and demonstrates the importance of "globalization" as a long-term process which has sped up, of late. The fast-forwarded process has shaped many international organizations and institutions in their scramble to catch up in this environment of change. Concepts for Monitoring Change. The Global Environment. Domestic Sources of National Economic Behavior. Cycles, Trends, Conclusions. For anyone interested in an in-depth discussion of global trends and politics.