International Economics [Hardcover]

Dennis Appleyard (Author), Alfred Field (Author), Steven Cobb (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0072877375 | ISBN-13: 978-0072877373 | Publication Date: January 19, 2005 | Edition: 5

Appleyard, Field, and Cobb’s International Economics 5e offers a consistent level of analysis and treatment of the two main subdivisions of international economics—international trade theory and policy and international monetary theory and policy. Comprehensive and clear, the text helps students move beyond recognition toward and understanding of current and future international events. A new co-author, Steven L. Cobb from the University of North Texas, joins the book this edition and brings expertise especially in the fields of economic education and transition economies, particularly those in Eastern Europe.

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About the Author

Dennis R. Appleyard is James B. Duke Professor of International Studies and Professor of Economics at Davidson College, Davidson, North Carolina, and Professor of Economics, Emeritus, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Alfred J. Field is a Professor of Economics, Emeritus, at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Steven L. Cobb is an Associate Professor in the Department of Economics at the University of North Texas. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 816 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill/Irwin; 5 edition (January 19, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0072877375
• ISBN-13: 978-0072877373
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 8.1 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #738,741 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars best introduction to international economics, June 5, 2004

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M. Nowacki "bocamick" (mentor, ohio) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: International Economics (Hardcover)

I have taken a few international economics courses and of all the textbooks this was by far the easiest to read and understand. The authors do an excellent job of making the models clear by giving detailed examples. This is one book I am definitely not selling back to the bookstore at school.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great resource, June 11, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: International Economics (Hardcover)

This text book is a wonderful resource for all wanting to learn more about economics in the international arena. It is packed full of facts, graphs, and explanations. One problem I did find in this book is that it tried cover too broad a field. If it would have concentrated on one specific topic like the international economics, and left out the finance, it could be a much stronger work. I grew tired of hearing "as you already know..." It could have not made so many assumtions about what students already knew and used the extra area to cover them. All in all, it was a helpful resource for extra learning, however, I would suggest looking further for a book that will stand alone in teaching an international economics course.

2.0 out of 5 stars Frustrated, March 27, 2009

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Quintel Henry - See all my reviews

This review is from: International Economics (Hardcover)

This book could be really good if you just need it to reference information that you may need for a research project. The quizzes are not as simple because you can't find the answer in the book. I believe the author should look at this material more closely because it's not helpful to students. If you are considering economics as your major, you may think again after using this book.