Globalization (Greenwood Guides to Business and Economics) [Hardcover]

Donald J. Boudreaux (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 031334213X | ISBN-13: 978-0313342134 | Publication Date: December 30, 2007 | Edition: 1

The contemporary era of globalization demonstrates that the local and global aspects of business and government are increasingly intertwined. This volume defines and makes sense of the workings of the global economy—and how it influences businesses and individuals. Each chapter identifies common questions and issues that have gained exposure in the popular media—such as outsourcing, the high cost of international travel, and the impact of a fast-growing China—to illustrate underlying drivers and mechanisms at work. Covering international trade, national wealth disparities (the haves vs. the have-nots), foreign investment, and geographical and cultural issues, and supported with illustrations, maps, charts, a glossary and timeline of key events,Globalization illuminates the dynamics of the global economy and informs readers of its profound impact on our daily lives.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"No contemporary economic issue is as subject to misunderstanding, fear-mongering and polarised debate as globalization. In this superb explosition, couched in crystal-clear prose that can be grasped with ease, American academic Donald Boudreaux makes the case for a global trade in goods and services. Covers a crucial subject and deserves as wide a readership as possible."

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Metro

"Boudreaux focuses on globalization, leading readers through terms, arguments, counterarguments, institutions, and a discussion of the impact of a global economy on the US and other countries….Free market arguments prevail in this work, but that is consistent with the feelings of most economists who study the issues objectively. Recommended. General readers; all levels of undergraduate students."

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Book Description

An introduction to the primary concepts and trends in international business, trade, and investment-and why they matter to individual citizens.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 184 pages
• Publisher: Greenwood; 1 edition (December 30, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 031334213X
• ISBN-13: 978-0313342134
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 6.3 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #560,242 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars want a clear expose ?- this is it!, April 27, 2008

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little rock "readalot" (guernsey, channel islands) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Globalization (Greenwood Guides to Business and Economics) (Hardcover)

OK so most people know if they are pro or anti globalisation, but everyone should read this book; it's authoritative, short, clear, and knocks the anti camp out for ten; read it! the chapter on the balance of payments deficit should be compulsory reading for every politician and political/economic journalist before they are allowed to open their mouths on the subject! Don said on econtalk the price was outside his control but he wished it was cheaper, so do i, then it could be set text for my students.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An outstanding book, September 8, 2008

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4562951413 - See all my reviews

This review is from: Globalization (Greenwood Guides to Business and Economics) (Hardcover)

I've read several recent books on globalization while planning an economic geography course, and this is the best-written. In particular, Boudreaux presents exactly the right amount of detail for beginning students (and for anyone else who wants to understand the subject without taking a year of economics beforehand). A course on globalization would require additional readings -- I'd supplement it with chapters from Global Shift, by Peter Dicken, among other things -- but this book is the best core text on the subject.

5 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of my favorite economics books, May 5, 2010

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Studio Hayek (California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Globalization (Greenwood Guides to Business and Economics) (Hardcover)

This book doesn't waste a word, made me smile and laugh in a dozen places and taught me a great deal about what makes us prosperous. The more I learn about economics the more I realize how important the ideas in this book are. No wonder one of the most important books in economics, The Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations by Adam Smith discusses similar topics.

This book is very well researched, easy to read, presents interesting and convincing data, and uses novel and at times funny examples to describe how individuals interact and benefit from each other through specialization and trade. It discusses the topic of globalization and along the way educates about capitalism, freedom and economics.

This book reversed my thinking about the effects of population and immigration. I was also glad to see the author's checklist of requirements that the a defense industry sector should meet before receiving special protection from international competition.

One last thing I really like about this book is the list of suggested readings at the end of each chapter.

Thank you Prof. Boudreaux.