International Economics

The most authoritative introduction to international economics, revised and updated The 14th Edition of International Economics by renowned economists Dominick Salvatore and Ralf Hepp provides an authoritative and thoroughly updated exploration of global trade and finance. This acclaimed text examines the economic theories and real-world developments shaping our interconnected world. Featuring 126 detailed case studies with graphs, figures, and real-world examples, this text connects foundational concepts with cutting-edge research on globalization, technological disruption, and sustainable development. It addresses the most pressing issues facing the global economy, including: Post-pandemic public debt and monetary policy challenges Rising trade protectionism and the U.S.-China trade conflict Exchange rate volatility and structural economic imbalances Climate change policies affecting international commerce Global value chains and the regionalization of trade flows Ideal for undergraduate and graduate students in economics, international trade, finance, and business courses seeking both theoretical grounding and practical policy insights, International Economics contains accurate and up-to-date discussions of classical and contemporary economic theory.

1 Introduction 1 Part 1 International Trade Theory 2 The Law of Comparative Advantage 29 3 The Standard Theory of International Trade 53 4 Demand and Supply, Offer Curves, and the Terms of Trade 79 5 Factor Endowments and the Heckscher–Ohlin Theory 101 6 Economies of Scale, Imperfect Competition, and International Trade 142 7 Economic Growth and International Trade 172 Part 2 International Trade Policy 8 Trade Restrictions: Tariffs 201 9 Nontariff Trade Barriers and the New Protectionism 233 10 Economic Integration: Customs Unions and Free Trade Areas 273 11 International Trade and Economic Development 301 12 International Resource Movements and Multinational Corporations 331 Part 3 The Balance of Payments, Foreign Exchange Markets, and Exchange Rates 13 Balance of Payments 363 14 Foreign Exchange Markets and Exchange Rates 382 15 Exchange Rate Determination 417 Part 4 Open-economy Macroeconomics and the International Monetary System 16 The Price Adjustment Mechanism with Flexible and Fixed Exchange Rates 453 17 The Income Adjustment Mechanism and Synthesis of Automatic Adjustments 481 18 Open-Economy Macroeconomics: Adjustment Policies 508 19 Prices and Output in an Open Economy: Aggregate Demand and Aggregate Supply 546 20 Flexible Versus Fixed Exchange Rates, the European Monetary System, and Macroeconomic Policy Coordination 571 21 The International Monetary System: Past, Present, and Future 606 Answers to Selected Problems Glossary of Key Terms G- 1 Name Index I- 1 Subject Index I- 1