An Introduction to International Economics: New Perspectives on the World Economy

by Kenneth A. Reinert

This book is designed for a one-semester course in international economics, primarily targeting non-economics majors and programs in business, international relations, public policy, and development studies. It has been written to make international economics accessible to both students and professionals. Assuming a minimal background in economics and mathematics, the textbook goes beyond the usual trade-finance dichotomy to address international trade, international production, and international finance; and takes a practitioner point of view rather than a standard academic one, introducing students to the material needed to become effective analysts in international economic policy. This new edition features such additional topics as global production and global capital flows, migration, the Ricardian model, and international organizations like the IMF. Examples have been updated to include recent developments (Brexit, for example) and all charts include the latest data. The website for the text can be found at

276 pages, Kindle Edition

First published December 15, 2011

About the author

Kenneth A. Reinert is Professor of Public Policy at the School of Policy, Government, and International Affairs of George Mason University. He served as Director of the International Commerce and Policy Program from 2007 to 2010 and 2013 to 2016. He is an Associate Faculty of the Center for Emerging Market Policies.

Professor Reinert received his Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Maryland and held the positions of Senior International Economist at the US International Trade Commission and Associate Professor of Economics at Kalamazoo College.

Professor Reinert has published over 75 papers in professional journals and edited volumes in the areas of international trade, economic development, and environmental policy.

Reviews

[Ymke · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book managed to make me understand the basic concepts of international economics which is a very impressive feat. Cheers to the author! However, I never want to touch it ever again.