This book investigates how economic reasoning can be applied to a wide array of global challenges. It examines issues such as global warming, ozone depletion, acid rain, nuclear waste, revolution dispersion, international terrorism, disease eradication, population growth, deforestation, and peacemaking, placing them within scientific, economic, and political contexts. The author demonstrates that many of these problems can be addressed or mitigated without extensive international coordination, offering tailored solutions. The book is designed for a broad readership across social sciences and for the general reader interested in global issues.

The book is positioned as an accessible analysis of pressing global issues, utilizing economic principles to frame complex problems. Its broad scope, covering environmental, political, and social challenges, suggests a text intended to provide a comprehensive overview for students and general readers alike. The emphasis on solvable contingencies and tailored solutions indicates an optimistic yet pragmatic approach to understanding and addressing international problems. The author's background in economics implies a rigorous, analytical framework for the discussions presented.