International Political Economy: Contrasting World Views

by Raymond C. Miller

This textbook is the perfect short introduction to the fundamental theories and issues of international political economy (IPE). Written in a concise and accessible style, the text equips students with the necessary skills and knowledge to understand this complex and fascinating area. Engaging with both classical theories and the main contemporary debates, this is the ideal starting point for the study of IPE. The text introduces students to the three main theoretical approaches in free market, institutionalist and historical materialist. The strengths and weaknesses of the theories are then illustrated by a series of fascinating applied case studies in such core areas as international trade, finance, transnational corporations, development and the environment. Combining clear historical and theoretical explanation with detailed empirical examples this is essential reading for students of international political economy, global governance and international economics.

Genres: Economics, International Relations

296 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2000

Reviews

[Richard · Rating 5 out of 5]

Much to my astonishment and delight, the professor I learned IPE from finally got around to writing this textbook after teaching the stuff for well over forty years. The class was so well taught and the complex material presented so clearly that I signed up to TA his class twice after taking it.

I've ordered a copy, but simply based on what I learned in his class, I'm giving this a tentative five-star review. After I get it I might discover some disappointment, but from the single review over on Amazon I infer that I won't.

The obvious question is: is this a biased recommendation? No: this text was written ten years after I left the university, which was the last time I spoke to the good professor.


We'll, yeah. This has been on my "currently reading" shelf for years. It's near the bottom of the stack on my bedside table. I keep it there on fond remembrance of the author, my professor in International Political Economy. I want to say that if anyone wants to understand, as deeply as *necessary*, our contemporary economics, this is a great textbook.

But since I haven't read the whole thing, I'm basing that conclusion on his classroom lectures. Is this that good? I hope it is...

[Robert Tuton · Rating 4 out of 5]

So far, this book has done a wonderful job portraying the dominant economical schools of thought today. It has, in addition to some of Susan Strange's and Joseph Stiglitz's work, made me rethink what I believe to be sound economic policy.

[Priyank Bhavsar · Rating 4 out of 5]

went through various books on IPE only to find this one as the best for students. as if it's a lecture being delivered to the reader. explanation is simple and therefore best to start with the study of IPE.

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