Author Description

<P>In an era of post-globalization, the global political economy needs restructuring. This textbook examines the challenges facing the world economy as a result of climate change and social and economic inequality, and provides future-oriented solutions to them. Andersson presents and explains key concepts from Global Political Economy to show how to design and analyse potential reconstructions of the economic system. </P><P><br/>With a comprehensive exploration of the different ideological pathways that change might take, and taking account of gender, race and class, the author expertly guides the reader through thematic chapters, including: </P><P><br/>• the political economy of everyday life;</P><P><br/>• the regulation of global trade;</P><P><br/>• post-development;</P><P><br/>• the production of global value chains;</P><P><br/>• financial markets.</P><P><br/>This book will help readers see that global economic change is possible and support clear thinking about a global future that is environmentally, socially and economically sustainable.</P>