Nations and Firms in the Global Economy - Cambridge University Press

Offers a thorough introduction to both the economics and business aspects of globalization.
Comprehensive coverage of the main issues, including: international trade; capital mobility; comparative advantage; competitive advantage; foreign direct investments; multinational behaviour; financial crises; economic growth
Lively and accessible style - designed to make students sit up and think
Empirical material and case studies include various economies worldwide (including European economies, Africa, Asia, Middle East, transition countries, UK, USA, Japan etc.) for a better understanding of the global perspective.
Presents the facts by showing longer time series than other introductory textbooks, which enables the students to place current developments into their proper perspective
Provides technical information in special feature boxes to quickly remind students of essential concepts
Defines the globalisation process by providing empirical information so the students can distinguish between fact and myth
Addresses the role of nations, governments and organisations in the globalisation process from both a theoretical and practical point, by giving a plethora of empirical examples and discussing numerous case studies
Emphasises the importance of international trade and capital mobility for understanding the economic consequences of the globalisation process and possible sources of international conflict and disruption
Focuses on the theories and insights that help students understand the economic causes and consequences of globalisation and the role of nations and firms

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