International Relations Political Economy

Author: Robert Gilpin
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Publish Date: 2006-10-01
Features: This book is a distinguished contribution to the field of international relations political economy. It reinterprets long-standing debates from a modern perspective, focusing on the nature and consequences of the conflict between the two opposing forces in social life—states and markets. In this book, Robert Gilpin explains the current state of the world economy based on the growing integration of the US and Japanese economies, and explores the potential consequences of this often-tense international relationship relying on a stable era. The author attempts to bridge the gap between political science and economics, linking theoretical issues to the numerous changes that have occurred in the world economic order since the mid-1970s. For readers seeking a comprehensive understanding of the mutual influence between the United States and Western Europe on Japan and other emerging economic powers, as well as those who wish to apply international political economy concepts to specific areas such as trade, finance, and monetary issues, this book is a must-read.