Includes index.

Contents: 1. Introduction and overview: Globalization -- 2. Country factors: National differences in political economy -- Differences in culture -- Cases -- 3. 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 -- Cases -- 4. The Global Monetary system: The Foreign exchange market -- The International monetary system -- The Global capital market -- Cases -- 5. The strategy and structure of international business: The Strategy of international business -- The Organization of international business -- Entry strategy and strategic alliances -- Cases -- 6. 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 -- Case --