Book Details
| Print ISBN | 9780136892410 |
| eText ISBN | 9780136892274 |
| Publisher | Pearson |
| Publishing Year | 2022 |
| Edition | 8th Edition |
| Language | English |
International Economics, 8th Edition, by James Gerber, introduces readers to the principles of international trade and global finance. Published by Pearson, the textbook provides an overview of the world economy alongside international economic institutions established since World War II.
The volume covers theoretical frameworks including comparative advantage, factor endowments, tariffs, and quotas, while considering how commercial policies intersect with labor and environmental standards. It also reviews balance of payments mechanisms, exchange rate systems, open economy macroeconomics, and international financial crises.
Designed for accessible study, the digital edition includes reflowable text, described images, structural navigation markup, and compatibility with assistive technologies.
Table of Contents
PART 1: INTRODUCTION AND INSTITUTIONS
Chapter 1: An Introduction to the World Economy
Chapter 2: International Economic Institutions Since World War II
PART 2: INTERNATIONAL TRADE
Chapter 3: Comparative Advantage and the Gains from Trade
Chapter 4: Comparative Advantage and Factor Endowments
Chapter 5: Beyond Comparative Advantage
Chapter 6: The Theory of Tariffs and Quotas
Chapter 7: Commercial Policy
Chapter 8: International Trade and Labor and Environmental Standards
PART 3: INTERNATIONAL FINANCE
Chapter 9: Trade and the Balance of Payments
Chapter 10: Exchange Rates and Exchange Rate Systems
Chapter 11: An Introduction to Open Economy Macroeconomics
Chapter 12: International Financial Crises
PART 4: REGIONAL ISSUES IN THE GLOBAL ECONOMY
Chapter 13: The United States in the World Economy
Chapter 14: The European Union: Many Markets into One
Chapter 15: Trade and Policy Reform in Latin America
Chapter 16: Export-Oriented Growth in East Asia
Chapter 17: China and India in the World Economy
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