International Economics, Second Edition: Understanding the Forces of Globalization for Managers - Paperback

by Paul Torelli (Author)

Today's news media displays an intense fascination with the global economy-and for good reason. The degree of worldwide economic integration is unprecedented. Rising globalization has lifted living standards and reduced poverty, while foreign markets and new technologies continue to present opportunities for entrepreneurs and corporations. Still, economic shocks can spread across the world in minutes, impacting billions of lives. The political framework supporting globalization is now under scrutiny, and recent elections suggest economic policies may be readjusted in the coming years. This book will help you learn about economics in everyday language, using little or no math, giving you better tools to interpret current events as well as long-term economic and political developments. Modern economics offers a powerful framework for understanding globalization, international trade, and economic growth. You may possess years of hands-on experience dealing with business cycles and foreign competitive pressures, but lack a solid grounding in economic concepts that shed light on the forces of globalization. This book is here to help.

Author Biography

Dr. Paul Torelli is chief economist at Quantitative Social Science, an economic consultancy based in Seattle, Washington. He has worked with leading law firms, corporations, and political organizations, providing economic insights and expert testimony. Dr. Torelli earned a PhD and MA in economics from Harvard University and a BA in economics and mathematics from the University of California at Berkeley.