This book includes: Part 1: Introduction and overview: Globalization Part 2: Country factors: National differences in political economy Part 3: The global trade and investment environment: International trade theory; the political economy of international trade; Foreign direct investment; The political economy of foreign direct investment; Regional economic integration Part 4: The global monetary system: the foreign exchange market; The internaltional monetary system; The global capital market Part 5: The strategy and structure of international business: The strategy of international business; The organization of international business; Entry strategy and strategic alliances Part 6: Business operations: Exporting, importing, and countertrade; Gloabal manufacturing and materials management; Global marketing and R&D; Global human resource management; Accounting in the international business.