International Economics, Global Edition, 8th edition

Current and relevant data helps students understand the many economic forces around them

• NEW and UPDATED - Content on the latest key economic trends and events — ranging from the role of economic institutions and analysis of international economic policies, to the recent history of the world economy — supplements economic theory with real-world applications. 
• NEW and UPDATED - Both micro- and macroeconomic aspectsof international economics are covered, striking a perfect balance between streamlining and in-depth coverage of topics. New discussions include the growth of protectionism in trade policy, the national security argument for protection along with the challenges it poses for the World Trade Organization, and more. 
• NEW - The gravity model of trade has a more complete presentation. The gravity model integrates issues of specific goods and services traded and on the determinants of comparative advantage to put this fundamental concept in context of how current international trade functions. 

Student-focused resources help them overcome learning challenges

• 5-7 Learning Objectives per chapter ensure students learn the material in an organized and structured way.
• NEW - 5 new Case Studies help students see theories in action. They cover Mexico's participation in global value chains, the collapse of Thailand's currency in 1997–98, the North American (NA) automotive value chain, NA trade through the lens of the gravity model of trade, and the UK's exit from the European Union. 
• NEW and UPDATED - Rich history and institutional detail illuminate the relationships between economic theory and policy, and economics and the other social sciences, helping students walk away from the course with an understanding of the entire spectrum of international economics. 
• Five chapters (Part 4) focused on geographic areas offer students the chance to broaden their understanding of world trends and to observe the intellectual power of economic theory in practice. 
• End-of-chapter vocabulary and study questions help students test their understanding before moving on to the next section. 

Also available with MyLab EconomicsMyLab^® empowers you to reach every student. This flexible digital platform combines unrivaled content, online assessments, and customizable features so you can personalize learning and improve results, one student at a time. Learn more about MyLab Economics. 

Plus, anytime, anywhere access with Pearson eText
Pearson eText is an easy-to-use digital textbook available within MyLab that lets students read, highlight, and take notes all in one place. For instructors not using MyLab, Pearson eText can also be adopted on its own as the main course material. Learn more about Pearson eText.

Teach your course your way 

• Homework and practice exercises in MyLab are correlated to the exercises in the text, reflecting each author's approach and learning style. They regenerate algorithmically to give students unlimited opportunity for practice and mastery. 
• With LMS Integration, you can link your MyLab course from Blackboard Learn™, Brightspace^® by D2L^®, Canvas™, or Moodle^®. 

Deliver trusted content 

• Pearson eText is an easy-to-use digital textbook available within MyLab that lets students read, highlight, and take notes all in one place. The mobile app lets students learn on the go, online or offline. Learn more about Pearson eText. 
• Every week, microeconomic and macroeconomic news stories and accompanying exercises are posted to MyLab. Assignable and auto-graded, these multi-part exercises ask students to recognize and apply economic concepts to current events. 
• The Video Program features brief instructional videos paired with key content in graphs and figures, etc., which help students understand essential and difficult to grasp economic concepts. The videos appear in the eText and in the multimedia library of MyLab.

Empower learners

• Learning aids, such as Help Me Solve This, provide extra help for students at the point-of-use. 
• NEW - Dynamic Study Modules use the latest developments in cognitive science and help students study chapter topics by adapting to their performance in real time.