International Economics and Business
Nations and Firms in the Global Economy

This updated third edition accessibly explores key principles of global markets via the integration of international economics and business.

Sjoerd Beugelsdijk (Author), Steven Brakman (Author), Harry Garretsen (Author), Charles van Marrewijk (Author), Samuele Murtinu (Author)

9781009427692, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 21 December 2023

306 pages
25.5 x 17.8 x 1.5 cm, 0.65 kg

'A highly readable textbook for a first course on the global economy that includes elements of international economics and business.' Evert Van der Sluis, South Dakota State University

Fully updated with the latest theoretical insights, data, and statistics, this third edition combines the dual perspectives of international economics and international business to provide a complete overview of the changing role of nations and firms in the global economy. International Economics and Business covers the key concepts of an introductory course on the global economy. It avoids complicated mathematical theory to ensure accessibility for all disciplines and includes contemporary case studies from the international business world. The result is a practical guide to the world economy for undergraduate students in economics and business, also suitable for students in other social science disciplines. Supported via full suite of online resources including quizzes, data exercises, additional reading lists, lecture slides, as well as color versions of over 150 figures, International Economics and Business is a lively and engaging textbook providing a complete and practical understanding of international economics and globalization through a uniquely integrated lens.

Part I. Introduction: 1. The Global Economy
2. Nations and Firms
Part II. International Competition: 3. Trade, Comparative Advantage, and Technology
4. Trade and Firm Competition
5 Firms and the Structure of Trade
6. The Liability of Distance and Foreignness
Part III. International Organization
7. Global Value Chains
8. Managing Across Borders
9. Risks, Crises, and International Firms.

Subject Areas: International economics [KCL]