International economics : theory, application, and policy / Charles Van Marrewijk ; study guide questions in cooperation with Daniël Ottens, Stephan Schueller.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 686-698) and index.

With a European perspective and comprehensive coverage of key elements of International Economics, this undergraduate text pays close attention to empirical and political detail. It is supported by an online resource centre that includes a study guide to help students prepare for exams.

PART I Introduction -- The world economy -- The balance of payments -- PART II International trade -- Classical trade: technology -- Production structure -- Factor prices -- Production volume -- Factor abundance -- Trade policy -- Imperfect competition -- Intra-industry trade -- Strategic trade policy -- International Trade organizations -- Economic integration -- TRADE INTERACTIONS -- Geographical economics -- Multinationals -- New goods and development -- Applied trade policy modelling -- PART III International money -- The money market -- Foreign exchange markets -- Purchasing power parity -- Interest rate parity -- Money organizations and institutions -- Elasticities and absorption -- The monetary approach -- Short-run economic policy -- Expectations and sticky prices -- Objectives, targets, and instruments -- Fixed exchange rates and target zones -- Financial crises -- European Monetary Union (EMU) -- New open economy macroeconomics -- PART IV Conclusion -- Concluding remarks.