Includes index and glossary.

Content: Introduction and overview: Globalization -- Country factors: National differences in political economy -- Differences in culture -- The global trade and investment environment: International trade theory -- The political economy of international trade -- Foreign direct investment -- The political economy of foreign direct investment -- Regional economic integration -- The global monetary system: The foreign exchange market -- The international monetary system -- The global capital market -- The strategy and structure of international business: The strategy of international business -- The organization of international business -- Entry strategy and strategic alliances -- Business operations: Exporting, importing, and countertrade -- Global manufacturing and materials management -- Global marketing and R&D -- Global human resource management -- Accounting in the international business -- Financial management in the international business.