This text explores international business economics from a specifically European perspective. An extensive web site is available which will keep the book up-to-date in terms of case studies and provide lecturers with support material including additional exercises and seminar material.
Contents
Ch. 1. Introduction / Judith Piggott and Mark Cook -- Ch. 2. changing nature of international business / Judith Piggott and Mark Cook -- Ch. 3. environment of international business / Jon Stephens -- Ch. 4. International trade / Judith Piggott -- Ch. 5. protection of trade / Mark Cook -- Ch. 6. Economic integration / Haluk Sezer and Andrew Kilmister -- Ch. 7. EU policy areas / Haluk Sezer, Mark Cook and Jon Stephens -- Ch. 8. Industrial policy and competition policy / Alan Jarman -- Ch. 9. Single European Market and Beyond / Judith Piggott -- Ch. 10. Multinational corporations / Alan Jarman -- Ch. 11. Foreign direct investment / Haluk Sezer and Andrew Kilmister -- Ch. 12. Foreign exchange markets / Judith Piggott and Mark Cook -- Ch. 13. International banking and capital markets / Mark Cook and Jon Stephens -- Ch. 14. Central and Eastern Europe / Andrew Kilmister and Mark Cook -- Ch. 15. Conclusion / Judith Piggott and Mark Cook.