This handbook investigates how International Political Economy (IPE) functions as a diverse, global conversation rather than a monolithic academic discipline. Mark Blyth, a prominent scholar in the field, curates a collection of essays that examine the regional variations in IPE scholarship. By mapping these different schools of thought, the text argues that the practice and conceptualization of IPE are deeply influenced by local political contexts and historical trajectories.

Experts recognize this volume as a comprehensive reference for understanding the pluralistic nature of IPE research. Readers frequently note the academic density of the prose, making it a foundational text for graduate students and researchers in political science.