International Financial Cooperation: An Analysis of Power and Interest

Author: Zhao Changfeng
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Publish Date: 2006-11-01
Features: Throughout human history, resisting natural and man-made disasters through unity and cooperation, and pursuing shared interests that can be shared, has always been the subjective aspiration and practical effort of individuals, tribes, nations, or countries. One of the important functions of political society is to strive to resolve conflicts and disputes between individuals and groups, so that the strength formed through cooperation can address various common challenges and strive to achieve better ideals. Dr. Zhao Changfeng, the author of this book, attempts to apply theories and methods from multiple disciplines, including international political economy, combining normative and empirical research. With the historical development trajectory of international financial cooperation (mainly after World War II) as the thread, power and interests and their embodiment in international financial cooperation as the main axis, and various issues in international financial cooperation as variables, he examines the complex relationship between power and interests in international financial cooperation; analyzes the pros and cons of international financial cooperation; and from the perspective of safeguarding China's national interests and promoting international financial cooperation, proposes the power and interest claims that China should hold in participating in international financial cooperation. He analyzes the factors influencing the realization of these claims, explores feasible pathways to achieve them.