The International Economics course examines how nations interact through trade, finance, and policy, and the impact of globalization on economies worldwide. This guide is designed to support your learning by providing access to textbooks, scholarly articles, databases, case studies, and multimedia resources.
Through this LibGuide, you will find materials that:
Explore the theories of international trade and comparative advantage.
Analyze the effects of tariffs, quotas, and trade agreements on global markets.
Examine international finance, exchange rates, and balance of payments.
Highlight the roles of global institutions such as the WTO, IMF, and World Bank.
Connect theoretical perspectives with current issues in globalization, economic development, and trade policy.
Whether you are preparing for assignments, conducting research, or seeking to understand the complexities of the global economy, this guide will help you access reliable resources and build a strong foundation in international economics.
UNIT 1: INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC INSTITUTIONS
The United States And The International Financial Institutions: Power And Influence Within The World Bank And The IMF (Article)
The WTO Trade Effect (Article)
The Nature Of The World Bank (Article)
Domestic Policies, National Sovereignty And International Economic Institutions (Article)
Political Economy And International Institutions (Article)
Controlling Institutions: International Organizations And The Global Economy (Article)
UNIT 2: THEORIES OF TRADE
Classical Theory Of International Trade (Article)
Part 3 Neo-Classical Trade Theory (Article)
Retrospectives: Adam Smith's Discovery Of Trade Gravity (Article)
The Ricardian Model (Article)
The Heckerscher-Ohlin Model In The Theory And Practice (Article)
Trade Liberlization And Income Distribution (Article)
Trade, Jobs And Wages (Article)
UNIT 3: TRADE POLICY
Types Of Economic Integration (Article)
Free Trade Agreements: Cost And Benefits (Article)
The Instruments Of Trade Policy (Article)
Trade Policy And Development (Article)
Infant Industry Argument (Article)
The Cost And Benefits Of Rules Of Origin In Modern Free Trade Agreements (Article)
UNIT 4: THE BALANCE-OF-PAYMENTS
Balance Of Payments Made Simple (Article)
Capital Flows And The Balance Of Payments (Article)
Balance Of Payments Manual (Article)
The Current Account Balance: An Analysis Of The Issues (Article)
Monetary Policy And The Balance Of Payments (Article)
The Balance Of Payments And The International Investment Position (Article)
UNIT 5: THE FOREIGN EXCHANGE MARKET: FIXED EXCHANGE RATES & FLEXIBLE EXCHANGE RATES
How The Foreign Exchange Market Works (Article)
The Purchasing Power Parity (Article)
The Price Of Inflation And Foreign Exchange Risk In International Equity Markets (Article)
Changes In Exchange Rates In Rapidly Development Countries: Theory, Practice, And Policy Issues (Article)
Interest Rates And Interest Rate Differentials: Recent Developments Since Introduction Of The Euro (Article)
UNIT 6: MACROECONOMIC POLICY IN THE OPEN ECONOMY: PRICES AND OUTPUT IN THE OPEN ECONOMY
Aggregate Supply And Demand In An Open Economy Framework (Article)
Open-Economy Macroeconomics: Adjustment Policies (Article)
Aggregate Demand And Supply (Article)
The Open Economics Implications For Monetary And Fiscal Policy (Article)
External Shocks, Banks And Optimal Monetary Policy In An Open Economy (Article)
Aggregate Supply Curve In A Closed Economy (Article)