International Political Economy (The Struggle for Power and Wealth)

Author: Laiersen
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Publish Date: 2004-07-01
Features: This book is a selected collection of excellent foreign textbooks with a nature of classic literature reading, primarily focusing on international relations theory, as well as outstanding textbooks in international political economy. The fundamental orientation of this book is empirical research. A key distinction between this book and other similar Western textbooks on international political economy is its significant attention to the development issues of developing countries, as well as North-South relations and South-South cooperation. Out of the 14 chapters in the book, 6 are directly related to these topics, including: Rich and Poor Countries in the World Economy, Trade and Development Strategies of Southern Countries, Foreign Aid and the Development of the Third World, Multinational Corporations in the Third World, Debt and North-South Financial Relations of the Third World, Hunger, People, and Sustainable Development. The author of this book does not list chapters separately to discuss issues such as international trade, international investment, international financial systems, and debt. Instead, these topics are discussed in conjunction with the relationships between different countries, especially the political and economic development of the Third World.