International Trade

Assuming a minimum exposure to Principles of Microeconomics, this book reviews economic models and presents theories to explain the benefits and goals of trade between countries. It is rigorous and unique in its presentation of stories about countries in today’s world. In addition to real-world stories, the text also offers standard theoretical constructs and economic models.

Table of Contents

PART I ENGINES OF GLOBALIZATION
Chapter 1 A Second Wave of Globalization
Chapter 2 Should Nigeria Strive for Self-Sufficiency in Food?
Chapter 3 Why Do Americans Get Their Impalas from Canada?
Chapter 4 Trade and Large Corporations: Kodak versus Fuji

Part II: Politics and Policy in the World Economy
Chapter 5 Why Did the North Want a Tariff, and Why Did the South Call It an Abomination?
Chapter 6 Is Free Trade a Rip-off for American Workers?
Chapter 7 Why Doesn’t Our Government Want Us to Import Sugar?
Chapter 8 Who Are the wro, and What Do They Have Against Dolphins?
Chapter 9 Should Developing-Country Governments Use Tariffs to Jump-start Growth?
Chapter 10 Was Ronald Reagan Punked by Japanese Automakers? AUTOMAKERS?

Part III: Current Controversies
Chapter 11 Should the iPod Be Made in the United States?
Chapter 12 Should We Build a Border Fence?
Chapter 13 Trade and the Environment: Is Globalization Green?
Chapter 14 Sweatshops and Child Labor: Globalization and 1 Human Rights
Chapter 15 Is NAFTA a Betrayal of the Poor or a Path to Prosperity?

Part IV: Macroeconomic Aspects of Globalization
Chapter 16 Is the Trade Deficit a Time Bomb?
Chapter 17 Trade and Exchange Rates: Is the Renminbi the Culprit?