International Economics

by Richard L. Sprinkle and W. Charles Sawyer

Book Overview

For one semester courses in International Economics. Addressing the changing face of economics education, Sawyer and Sprinkles international economics text is a thoroughly modern approach to the... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0131704168
• ISBN13: 9780131704169
• Release Date: January 2005
• Publisher: Prentice Hall
• Length: 516 Pages
• Weight: 2.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 7.6" x 9.5"

Customer Reviews

Simplified, but not dumbed-down

I found this text to be an excellent introduction to international economics, especially for a student who is not an economics major. As a business and political science student, I found the text simplified many of the concepts to a point that was understandable but not insulting. Moreover, the range of topics was perfect for a semester. My takeaways from the text were: -The scope and content of international trade. -Why international trade is important and beneficial. -Absolute vs. Comparative Advantage. -The barriers of trade, and their effects at the macro- and micro-economic level. -National income accounting and Balance of Payments. -Introduction to International Financial Markets. -An overview of trade agreements, especially the WTO. The text built a solid foundation. The companion website to the book really helped me understand the information on a broader level, and was an invaluable tool in finding great sources for my research.