International Economics Theory and Policy

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Main Author: Suranovic, Steve (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] Saylor Foundation [2012]
Series:Open textbook library.
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Table of Contents:
  • Preface
  • Chapter 1: Introductory Trade Issues: History, Institutions, and Legal Framework
  • Chapter 2: The Ricardian Theory of Comparative Advantage
  • Chapter 3: The Pure Exchange Model of Trade
  • Chapter 4: Factor Mobility and Income Redistribution
  • Chapter 5: The Heckscher-Ohlin (Factor Proportions) Model
  • Chapter 6: Economies of Scale and International Trade
  • Chapter 7: Trade Policy Effects with Perfectly Competitive Markets
  • Chapter 8: Domestic Policies and International Trade
  • Chapter 9: Trade Policies with Market Imperfections and Distortions
  • Chapter 10: Political Economy and International Trade
  • Chapter 11: Evaluating the Controversy between Free Trade and Protectionism
  • Chapter 12: Introductory Finance Issues: Current Patterns, Past History, and International Institutions
  • Chapter 13: National Income and the Balance of Payments Accounts
  • Chapter 14: The Whole Truth about Trade Imbalances
  • Chapter 15: Foreign Exchange Markets and Rates of Return
  • Chapter 16: Interest Rate Parity
  • Chapter 17: Purchasing Power Parity
  • Chapter 18: Interest Rate Determination
  • Chapter 19: National Output Determination
  • Chapter 20: The AA-DD Model
  • Chapter 21: Policy Effects with Floating Exchange Rates
  • Chapter 22: Fixed Exchange Rates
  • Chapter 23: Policy Effects with Fixed Exchange Rates
  • Chapter 24: Fixed versus Floating Exchange Rates