International Trade

A fully up-to-date and comprehensive treatment of International Trade, this book provides a solid foundation of international trade flows and theories, as well as the latest information on empirical developments and new theoretical insights. Fundamental changes in perspectives are covered, including the role of the firm in international trade flows and organization, in terms of heterogeneity, multinational activity, and global supply chain activities. The theory is illustrated throughout with empirical evidence and an abundance of relevant case studies.

The body of the text represents the first tier of analysis: it provides extensive written and graphical explanations of the structure of international trade. As a second tier of analysis, technical notes at the end of relevant chapters seek to support students who wish to take their learning further.

This book is accompanied by an Online Resource Center that features:

For students:
*Additional review questions
*Empirical questions based on data provided in Excel files
*Simulation questions allowing students to experiment with models

For lecturers:
*Model answers to questions
*Animated Powerpoint slides
*Further questions for use in seminars/ exams

Charles Van Marrewijk, Professor of Economics and Head of Research, International Business School Suzhou, Xi'an Jiaotong - Liverpool University, China, and Professor of International Economics, Utrecht University, The Netherlands

Charles Van Marrewijk is Professor of Economics and Head of Research, International Business School Suzhou, Xi'an Jiaotong - Liverpool University, China, and Professor of International Economics, Utrecht University, The Netherlands.

Part I: Introduction
1. The world economy
2. Globalization
3. The balance of payments
Part II: Comparative advantage
4. Technology: the classical approach
5. Technology: the neoclassical approach
6. Factor abundance and trade
Part III: Competitive advantage
7. Imperfect competition
8. Intra-industry trade
9. Investment and migration
Part IV: Trade policy
10. Trade organizations and policy
11. Strategic trade policy
12. Regional trade agreements
Part V: International firms
13. Heterogeneous firms
14. Multinational firms
15. Offshoring and supply chains
Part VI: International interactions
16. Geography and gravity
17. Growth and competitiveness