共 Trade impacts on the lives of all global citizens, influencing which commodities are consumed and how and where they are produced, and affecting work, the environment and our social existence. It is associated with growth and development, and with deindustrialization and dependency. International Trade: The Basics offers an accessible and engaging introduction to contemporary debates on international trade, inviting readers to explore the connections between national political economies within a globally integrated world.
Topics covered include:
- Why nations trade
- Globalization and transnational production networks
- Transnational governance
- The emergence of Asia as a major trade region
- Ethical trade and environmental sustainability
- Trade in solar energy, services and ideas
Featuring case studies and social media links that help to illustrate key concepts, International Trade: The Basics is an essential read for anyone seeking to understand how trade varies between regions, affects relationships between countries and influences a country’s social, political and economic life.
