3rd Edition

International Political Economy in the 21st Century Contemporary Issues and Analyses

500 Pages 6 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

500 Pages 6 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

500 Pages 6 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

Understanding the theories that underpin international political economy (IPE), and their practical applications, is crucial to the study of international relations, politics, development and economics. International Political Economy in the 21st Century offers students an engaging and coherent foundation to the subject. It considers traditional and alternative approaches to IPE, and in doing... Read more

Introduction

 

1. The Origins and Core Ideas of International Political Economy

 

2. Critical Approaches to IPE

 

3. Business and Marketing Theories and Global Business Behaviours

 

4. Globalisation and IPE

 

5. Governance and Institutions

 

6. Trade

 

7. Global Finance and Financial Regulation

 

8. Development

 

9. Energy, Energy Security and the Energy Transition

 

10. Environment

 

11. Climate Change

 

12. Technology and Technology Change

 

13. Culture

 

14. Migration and Labour

 

15. Health

 

16. Security: Agendas, Theories, Practices and Risk Management

 

17. Concluding Thoughts and Remarks

 

Glossary

 

Index

 

Biography

Roy Smith is Senior Lecturer in the Nottingham Business School at Nottingham Trent University, UK.

Imad El-Anis is Associate Professor in International Relations and Director of the Centre for Policy, Citizenship and Society at Nottingham Trent University, UK.

Christopher Farrands was formerly the head of the International Relations group at Nottingham Trent University, UK; now retired, he continues to research and publish and to undertake some graduate teaching there.