Demystifying the Global Economy

A narrative discussion defines and explores the global economy in its historical and contemporary context in this introduction for undergraduate students. Aspects of the global economy such as international trade and multinational corporations are discussed, and recent primary documents are presented for critical thinking assignments and research papers. There is also a glossary and an annotated guide to books, films, videos, and Web sites. O'Connor teaches economics at Edwin O. Smith High School in Connecticut. He has served as a College Board Economics consultant and as president of the Connecticut Council for the Social Studies. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR.