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International Economics

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I used this book for my international economics undergraduate course and found it easy to understand; it doesn't use lengthy mathematical formulas but utilizes basic macroeconomic theories. The authors organized this book well; the later chapters build upon the beginning ones. However, it would be best to have taken Intermediate Macroeconomics before using this book because the last few chapters rely heavily on a good understanding of intermediate level material.

I used this book for my international economics undergraduate course and found it easy to understand; it doesn't use lengthy mathematical formulas but utilizes basic macroeconomic theories. The authors organized this book well; the later chapters build upon the beginning ones. However, it would be best to have taken Intermediate Macroeconomics before using this book because the last few chapters rely heavily on a good understanding of intermediate level material.

I had to read most of this book for my International economics class... I think the book tells you what you need to know but it was very difficult to understand. I usually had to read over the same thing 2 or 3 times before I actually started to grasp it. If I was a professior of this class I would seriously consider changing textbooks.

There are far too many examples of confusing wording in this book so I will focus my rantings for the atrocious chapter structure. Chapter introductions will begin laying out a few main points that will be discussed, the first few points are covered and then it will jump to other somewhat related topics (i.e. Chapter 20 on Financial Crises...give it a closer look).
Pugel unabashedly supports any idea that is pro-business with very little of the book addressing any of the troubling trends we are seeing in the world today as more markets are continually opened.

Dump this book before you open it. Buy a Krugman textbook.

Seasons greetings.

Doesn't get too technical, but explains everything clearly. This book is one of the best economic books that I ever used.

Hello, If you are looking for a paperback version for the hardcover book with the same name, this is not it. Actually the ISBN Number belongs only to the Study Guide to that book. I got it shipped and I am really upset about that.