International Trade and Agriculture: Theories and Practices [Hardcover]

Won W. Koo (Author), P. Lynn Kennedy (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 21, 2005 | ISBN-10: 1405108002 | ISBN-13: 978-1405108003 | Edition: 1

In an increasingly globalized world, an understanding of the role of international trade is central to the study of agricultural economics and agribusiness. This text interweaves these two elements, explaining the theories and practices relevant to agricultural trade. Using real-life examples to explain theories and models, the text prepares readers to critically examine agricultural trade issues. In addition to its comprehensive coverage, each chapter features chapter overviews and summaries, key concepts, questions for review, and suggested readings.

• Explains the theories and practices relevant to agricultural trade.
  
• Uses real-life agricultural examples to convey theories and models.
  
• Offers an international perspective on an increasingly globalized market.
  
• Features extensive pedagogical material, including chapter overviews and summaries, key concepts, review questions, and suggested readings.

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"In an increasingly globalized world, an understanding of the role of international trade is central to the study of agricultural economics and agribusiness. This book interweaves these two elements, explaining the theories and practices relevant to agricultural trade. Using real-life examples to explain theories and models, the text prepares readers to critically examine agricultural trade issues. In addition to its comprehensive coverage, each chapter features overviews and summaries, key concepts, questions for review, and suggested readings." Management of Environmental Quality, Vol 16 No 5

Book Description

In an increasingly globalized world, an understanding of the role of international trade is central to the study of agricultural economics and agribusiness. This text interweaves these two elements, explaining the theories and practices relevant to agricultural trade. Using real-life examples to explain theories and models, the text prepares readers to critically examine agricultural trade issues. Starting with the basic economics of trade, the text covers agricultural policies affecting trade flows, macroeconomic issues such as exchange rates and the balance of trade, and other important issues including foreign direct investment and the environment. Each chapter features overviews and summaries, key concepts, questions for review, and suggested readings. With its international focus, agricultural perspective, and engaging pedagogy, this text offers an innovative and accessible approach to the study of agricultural trade.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 296 pages
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell; 1 edition (February 21, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1405108002
• ISBN-13: 978-1405108003
• Product Dimensions: 9.7 x 7.6 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,164,178 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Book, December 7, 2005

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This review is from: International Trade and Agriculture: Theories and Practices (Hardcover)

This book covers everything necessary to understand international trade. From classical theories covering free trade to exchange rates, the entire book is easy to understand and comprehend. An unusually easy to understand book on such a complicated subject like international trade.