The Princeton Encyclopedia of the World Economy. (Two volume set)

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Explains the key elements of the world economy and provides a step to further research for students and scholars in public policy, international studies, business, the broader social sciences, and for economic policy professionals. This title includes entries covering topics in international trade, finance, production, and economic development.

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"This authoritative encyclopedia makes a timely debut... Its 300 topics are chosen for their value in communicating an 'understanding of economic forces.' The work spans general to specialized topics, and it does this well... [T]his readable set is worth the investment for any academic or large public library."--C. Le Beau, Choice "The Princeton Encyclopedia of the World Economy beautifully integrates the ideas, theories, institutions, policies, and analyses of the modern global economy. It provides expert essays on four major areas of economic globalization: international trade, international finance, international production, and international economic development. The essays are written in language that bridges the gap between general treatments found in popular publications and the complex analyses found in specialist publications, such as academic journals and monographs... This is a wonderful work for the serious study of the global economy."--Reference & User Services Quarterly "This two volume set will be a welcome addition in university libraries."--Shannon Graff Hysell, American Reference Books Annual "What comes across loud and clear with this work is the clarity and intelligibility of the discussion and analysis... For its size, the work offers a great deal, not least of all the sense of having an intelligent conversation with experts who really know but have the gift of not condescending."--Stuart Hannabuss, Reference Reviews

Author Bio

Kenneth A. Reinert is professor of public policy at George Mason University, where he directs the International Commerce and Policy Program. He is the author of "Windows on the World Economy" and the coauthor of "Globalization for Development". Ramkishen S. Rajan is associate professor of public policy at George Mason University and the author of "Economic Globalization and Asia". Amy Jocelyn Glass is associate professor of economics at Texas A&M University. Lewis S. Davis is assistant professor of economics at Union College.