ABSTRACT

The formation of "multinational" and "transnational" companies, coupled with the accelerating pace of technology, has changed the way the world practices business. International Business and Trade: Theory, Practice, and Policy addresses the challenges that face large, worldwide businesses today and in the 21st century. This textbook introduces business executives and students to current issues and practices in international business. It analyzes the conceptual nature and operational aspects of multinational enterprise and international trade practices.

The book is divided into three parts, each addressing a specific area of international business. The first part discusses the theoretical framework of global commerce, monetary systems, and financial environments. The specifics of international business operations-from legal environments to international trade and foreign investments-are covered in Part II.
Part III concentrates on government policies and practices, covering the role of national and international organizations in impacting trade and investments.

chapter Chapter 1|12 pages

Corporate Challenges

chapter Chapter 2|12 pages

A Philosophy of Business for the Twenty-First Century

chapter Chapter 3|14 pages

International Business Operations

chapter Chapter 4|14 pages

The Monetary System

chapter Chapter 5|11 pages

The Balance of Payments

chapter Chapter 6|13 pages

Foreign Exchange and Foreign Exchange Management

chapter II|108 pages

International Trade and Business Operations

chapter Chapter 7|8 pages

International Trade Practices: The Parties

chapter Chapter 8|8 pages

The Legal Environment of International Business

chapter Chapter 9|5 pages

Product Warranty and Product Liability Issues

chapter Chapter 10|7 pages

Protection of Intellectual Assets

chapter Chapter 11|12 pages

International Trade Logistics

chapter Chapter 12|12 pages

Financing Trade: The Banking System

chapter Chapter 13|9 pages

Financing Trade: Payments and Collections

chapter Chapter 14|8 pages

International Letters of Credit

chapter Chapter 15|8 pages

Foreign Manufacturing and Assembly

chapter Chapter 16|9 pages

International Licensing and Franchising

chapter Chapter 17|7 pages

Strategic Alliances

chapter Chapter 18|8 pages

Foreign Investments

chapter III|77 pages

Policy and Institutions

chapter Chapter 19|8 pages

Trade Regulation and Restrictions

chapter Chapter 20|7 pages

Investment Restrictions

chapter Chapter 21|18 pages

U.S. Policies: Taxation and Related Programs

chapter Chapter 22|20 pages

U.S. Trade and Investment Support Organizations

chapter Chapter 23|21 pages

International Systems and Organizations