As barriers to trade have fallen, world commerce has soared, and along with it an interest in understanding the principles of international economics. This book provides readers with the key concepts, including: balance of trade, foreign exchange, currency valuation, free trade, protectionism, forei

As barriers to trade have fallen, world commerce has soared, and along with it an interest in understanding the principles of international economics. This book provides readers with the key concepts, including: balance of trade, foreign exchange, currency valuation, free trade, protectionism, foreign investment, barriers to trade, and different economic systems.