International trade : theory and policy /
Paul R. Krugman, Maurice Obstfeld, Marc J. Melitz.
- Tenth edition.
- xxiii, 336 pages : illustrations (chiefly colour), maps ; 26 cm.
- Pearson series in economics .
- Pearson series in economics. .
Consists of the first half (i.e. chapters 2-12) of: International economics : theory and policy / Paul R. Krugman, Maurice Obstfeld, Marc J. Melitz. 10th edition. Boston : Pearson, 2015.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction -- World trade : an overview -- Labor productivity and comparative advantage : the Ricardian model -- Specific factors and income distribution -- Resources and trade : the Heckscher-Ohlin model -- The standard trade model -- External economies of scale and the international location of production -- Firms in the global economy : export decisions, outsourcing, and multinational enterprises -- The instruments of trade policy -- The political economy of trade policy -- Trade policy in developing countries -- Controversies in trade policy -- Mathematical Postscripts. Part 1. International trade theory -- Part 2. International trade policy --
"International Trade: Theory and Policy provides engaging, balanced coverage of the key concepts and practical applications of the discipline. An intuitive introduction to international trade theory is followed by detailed coverage of policy applications. With this new tenth edition, the author team of Nobel Prize-winning economist Paul Krugman, renowned researcher Maurice Obstfeld, and Marc Melitz of Harvard University continues to set the standard for International Trade courses." --Publisher's website.
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International trade. International economic relations.