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GBA 440: Global Economies
Intro to the Global Economy
How do events on Wall Street affect the textile industry in New Delhi? Is China the new economic superpower, or is it's wealth a passing phenomenon? Why is there such a large gap between rich and poor countries? Find out more about the global economy here.
Organizations
- EU
The European Union is a major political and economic establishment comprised of 28 European nations. - IMFA United Nations institution, the International Monetary Fund aims to ensure stability of the international monetary system.
- OECD
The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development promotes economic and social well-being worldwide through international collaboration. - World BankA United Nations institution, the stated goals of the World Bank are to end extreme poverty and boost mutual prosperity.
- WTOThe World Trade Organization is an international body that negotiates trade, settles international finance disputes, and builds trade capacity in developing countries.
- U.S. Department of State: TravelLook here for information regarding passports.
Web References
- The Economist
Offers world news coverage with an emphasis on both domestic and international economics. - Wall Street Journal
Based out of New York City, NY, this popular publication offers current affairs with an emphasis on international and domestic economics.
eBooks
- Global Economy2012, Nenad Pacek
Provides an overview of the world economy and identifies trends, threats, and strategies for international business. - The Global Internet Economy2003, Bruce Mitchel Kogut
Explores the role of the internet in the interconnected world of global business. - Remaking the Global Economy : Economic-geographical Perspectives2003, Henry Wai-Chung Yeung
Provides an interdisciplinary analysis of the impact of globalization on modern business. - Securing the Global Economy : G8 Global Governance for a Post-crisis World2011, Andreas Freytag
Explores how the G8 and other financial institutions deal with modern economic-security challenges. - Globalization and International Trade Policies2009. Robert M. Stern. Examines the role of the World Trade Organization in global economics and raises questions of fairness in the current system.
- Globalization and Poverty2007. Ann E. Harrison. Provides an optimistic evaluation of the impact of globalization on poverty.
- Generations and Globalization : Youth, Age, and Family in the New World Economy2007. Deborah Lynn Durham. Jennifer Cole. Explores the effect of globalized economies on the changing dynamics between generations.
- Globalization from Below : The World's Other Economy
2012. Gordon Mathews. Gustavo Lins Ribeiro. Carlos Alba Vega. Provides a view of globalization "actually experienced by most of the world's people." Covers phenomenon from the "New Silk Road" to pirated CD's in Mexico.
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Journals/Databases
- Global Economy Journal
Offers current analysis on global trade and finance. - Journal of Enterprising Communities
Identifies and analyzes promising emerging businesses in the global economy with an emphasis on underdeveloped regions of the world. - ProQuest: BusinessEncompasses subjects in business, finance, and economics both domestic and internationally.
- EBSCOhost: Business Source Complete
Offers a collection of academic journals relating to business and finance. - JSTOR: Economics
Offers a broad collection of journals, books, and pamphlets on the topic of economics.
