Routledge Encyclopedia of International Political Economy
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Author Description
This important new work is the first comprehensive reference to the rapidly developing field of international political economy [IPE]. Featuring over 1200 A-Z entries, the coverage encompasses the full range of issues, concepts, and institutions associated with IPE in its various forms. Comprehensively cross-referenced and indexed, each entry provides suggestions for further reading along with guides to more specialized sources. Selected entries include: • African Development Bank • benign neglect • Black Monday • casino capitalism • debt management • efficiency • floating exchange rates • General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade [GATT] *information society/economy • Organization of Petroleum-Exporting Countries [OPEC] • Microsoft • multinational corporations, definitions • NATO • patents • rent-seeking • Schellin, Thomas *tax havens • trusts • Value-Added Tax [VAT] • zero-sum games • and many more.
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THE THESIS
This encyclopedia serves as a foundational reference work designed to define and contextualize the multifaceted field of international political economy (IPE). R. J. Barry Jones, a recognized scholar in international relations, compiles a comprehensive lexicon that bridges the gap between economic theory and political practice. The work provides a structured framework for understanding the complex interplay between global markets, state institutions, and transnational actors through a systematic A-Z format.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Over 1200 entries covering core concepts, historical events, and institutional frameworks in IPE.
- Detailed definitions of economic mechanisms such as floating exchange rates, rent-seeking, and debt management.
- Cross-referenced entries that link theoretical constructs to specific global entities like the African Development Bank and OPEC.
- Bibliographic guidance for each entry, directing researchers toward specialized literature and primary sources.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts and academics frequently cite this volume as a standard reference tool for students and researchers navigating the complexities of global economic policy. The text is noted for its breadth and accessibility, providing a clear starting point for those investigating the intersection of politics and international finance.
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Publication Date:
2001-01-01
Publisher:
London ; Routledge, 2001.
ISBN-10:
0203440161
ISBN-13:
9780203440162
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