Encyclopedia of the Global Economy [Two Volumes] A Guide for Students and Researchers

Subjects:

• Economics » International Economics
• Economics » Economics (General)
• Economics » Economic Policy
• Economics » Macroeconomics

Reviews:

• Illuminating issues pertaining to the global economy from the 16th-century to the present, this encyclopedia provides concise topical explanations that draw on accumulated data, Web resources, and original sources. O'Connor investigates the following related issues: economic growth and sustainable economic development; economic history; economic systems; finance and banking; globalization; international trade; poverty and income distribution; production and output; and regionalism. He covers well-known figures that have influenced the global economy, including Kofi Annan, Jagdish Bhagwati, Friedrich Hayek, Muhammad Yunus, and Julius Nyerere....Fully cross-referenced and featuring a comprehensive index, this interdisciplinary work will be a valuable resource for educators, researchers, students, citizens, and entrepreneurs. Each volume includes a glossary of key concepts and institutions, terms, and theories. Highly recommended. Special, academic, research, and public libraries; lower-level undergraduates through researchers/faculty.
  —Choice December 2006
• [P]rovides a wealth of well-documented information on the people, events, history, and organizations related to the global economy....[f]eatures of the set include a comprehensive glossary, suggestions for additional reading, and a list of Web sites. The "Guide to Related Topics" is particularly helpful in directing students to other areas pertinent to their research topic. This resource will be especially useful for students conducting advanced research.
  —VOYA April 2007
• O'Connor has produced an indispensable resource to research the global economy. This encyclopedia set is the first of its kind and should be of assistance to international business academic audiences, government officials, and policymakers, as well as business leaders....Many of the primary documents and statistical tables address overpopulation, energy resource depletion and overuse, the destruction of the environment, and widening gap between the rich and poor nations of the world. Hopefully, users of the reference work will recognize the threats and opportunities associated with the global economy and will use this knowledge to improve the world.
  —Journal of Business & Finance Librarianship 2006
• With this guide, economics teacher and author David O'Conner introduces students to the major concepts, issues, people and organizations that have driven the development of the world economy....This handy compendium is most suitable for high school and public libraries.
  —Lawrence Looks at Books December 2006
• This is an authoritative work and should prove a valuable resource for anyone wishing to gain an understanding of the driving forces of globalization.
  —Reference Reviews October 2006
• [T]he encyclopedia presents a balanced view of the issues central to understanding economic globalization....The author is a nationally recognized high-school economics teacher with 18 other books and teacher's manulas to his credit. His writing is accessible to high-school students but is also appropriate for adult readers. Highly recommended for public, school, and undergraduate libraries.
  —Booklist/Reference Books Bulletin June 2006

• Endorsement From Subhash C. Jain
  Professor, School of Business, University of Connecticut
  Director, Center for International Business Education and Research (UCONN CIBER): Globalization is an accepted part of our transnational vocabulary. David O'Connor's book provides a comprehensive and rich source of information on key aspects of the global economy and the globalization process
• Endorsement From Rhonda Free
  Professor of Economics
  Eastern Connecticut State University: Even in my introductory classes I want students to see and analyze current data and to read original documents. Encyclopedia of the Global Economy pulls all of this material together, and by linking clear, concise explanations of topics to data, web resources, and original sources it's an ideal tool for students doing research papers.

Table of Contents:

• Author's Note
• List of Entries
• Guide to Related Topics
• List of Figures and Tables
• Preface
• Acknowledgments
• Common Abbreviations
• Timeline of Key Events of the Global Economy: 1776-2010
• Primary Documents
• Statistical Tables
• The Encyclopedia
• Glossary of Selected Terms
• Key Global Economy Web Sites
• Selected Bibliography
• About the Author
• Index