An expert team of international authors present a diverse and comprehensive selection of theories and issues, carefully brought together by experienced editor John Ravenhill.
Crucially, debates are presented through a critical lens to encourage students to unpack claims, form independent views, and challenge assumptions. This text is the only introduction to global political economy that lets students learn from the very top scholars in the field.
Now in its sixth edition, this highly successful textbook has been thoroughly updated with contemporary real word examples, including the impact of the Trump administration, Brexit, and economic nationalism. Furthermore, new analysis has been added on the international political economy of work, labour, and energy. This ensures that Global Political Economy is the most up-to-date and relevant textbook on the subject available.
KEY FEATURES
- A stimulating yet accessible guide to political economy which helps students understand complex issues such as global trade and global finance as well as pertinent topics including development, equality and the environment
- Packed with contemporary case studies to help students apply economic theory to the real world
- Debates are critically presented and situated in their historical context, enabling students to form their own views and arguments
- Includes carefully developed pedagogical features, such as rigorous end of chapter questions which help students reflect on their learning, test their knowledge, and form their own views.
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Industry Reviews
Review from previous edition 'Ravenhill's Global Political Economy is extremely accessible and the quality of the analysis is superb. Most importantly, though, it helps students to unpack big claims.' * Dr Huw Macartney, University of Birmingham *
'This text just keeps getting better and better. The coverage is comprehensive, thoroughly revised to keep up with contemporary developments, and the quality of the scholarship is uniformly high. Students could not ask for a more incisive and thoughful introduction to the study of global political economy.' * Professor Benjamin Cohen, University of California, Santa Barbara, USA *
'Global Political Economy is balanced in its presentation of debates, and rigorous in its arguments, providing an excellent guide for students in understanding international political economy.' * Dr Kelly Gerard, University of Western Australia *
Without a doubt, this is the leading textbook for any student of global political economy. Ravenhill brings together many of the leading scholars in an unrivaled collection. * Dr Iain Hardie, The University of Edinburgh, UK *
This edition continues to provide students with the most comprehensive introduction to global political economy on the market, bar none. I value its thoroughness, clarity, and the balance it strikes between theory and practice. * Professor Randall Germain, Carleton University, Canada *
