Global Political Economy

"This seventh edition offers an accessible introduction to both the historical roots and the contemporary dynamics of today's world economy, and considers traditional and critical theories of global political economy. Tracing the global economy from its early origins through each phase of a shifting world order, the book takes a non-Eurocentric approach, covering both traditional elements of the global economy (such as trade and finance) while also addressing important contemporary areas of concern, including social inequality, cryptocurrencies, populism and protectionism. Reflecting the latest empirical and scholarly developments, this new edition offers new chapters on race and health, along with an extensive companion website"--