, Global Economic
Issues and Policies
This introduction to all aspects of international economics, business, and
finance is the clearest guide available to the economics of the world in
which we live. Written in a highly engaging style, packed full of up-to-the
minute, real-world case studies and pitched at an introductory level, the
book does an expert job of drawing students in and will leave them
equipped with a comprehensive toolkit of methods and essential facts.
Now in its fourth edition, Global Economic Issues and Policies reflects
continuing changes in the world economy and in the analysis of inter-
national economics. Chapter introductions, pedagogy, and data have all
been thoroughly updated throughout, including the addition of a new
‘Issues & policies notebook’ feature. Key topics for expansion and revision
include:
u Evolution of comparative advantage
u Import quotas and subsidies
u Services in regional and multilateral trade agreements
u Balance of payments accounting
u Unconventional central bank policies
u Territorial versus worldwide taxation and “tax inversions”
u The role of foreign exchange markets and exchange-rate arrangements
u Public policy issues in international money and finance
The text is suitable for any introductory module in international
economics and business, whether taught as part of an economics, business,
or international studies program. The text is also the ideal MBA-level
introduction to the global economy.
Joseph P. Daniels received his Ph.D. from Indiana University Bloomington,
and is currently Professor of Economics and Chair of the Economics
Department at Marquette University, USA.
David D. VanHoose earned his Ph.D. at the University of North Carolina
at Chapel Hill and is currently the Herman W. Lay Professor of Private
Enterprise at the Hankamer School of Business at Baylor University, USA.
,
, Global Economic
Issues and Policies
4th edition
Joseph P. Daniels and David D. VanHoose
Issues and Policies
This introduction to all aspects of international economics, business, and
finance is the clearest guide available to the economics of the world in
which we live. Written in a highly engaging style, packed full of up-to-the
minute, real-world case studies and pitched at an introductory level, the
book does an expert job of drawing students in and will leave them
equipped with a comprehensive toolkit of methods and essential facts.
Now in its fourth edition, Global Economic Issues and Policies reflects
continuing changes in the world economy and in the analysis of inter-
national economics. Chapter introductions, pedagogy, and data have all
been thoroughly updated throughout, including the addition of a new
‘Issues & policies notebook’ feature. Key topics for expansion and revision
include:
u Evolution of comparative advantage
u Import quotas and subsidies
u Services in regional and multilateral trade agreements
u Balance of payments accounting
u Unconventional central bank policies
u Territorial versus worldwide taxation and “tax inversions”
u The role of foreign exchange markets and exchange-rate arrangements
u Public policy issues in international money and finance
The text is suitable for any introductory module in international
economics and business, whether taught as part of an economics, business,
or international studies program. The text is also the ideal MBA-level
introduction to the global economy.
Joseph P. Daniels received his Ph.D. from Indiana University Bloomington,
and is currently Professor of Economics and Chair of the Economics
Department at Marquette University, USA.
David D. VanHoose earned his Ph.D. at the University of North Carolina
at Chapel Hill and is currently the Herman W. Lay Professor of Private
Enterprise at the Hankamer School of Business at Baylor University, USA.
,
, Global Economic
Issues and Policies
4th edition
Joseph P. Daniels and David D. VanHoose
