Includes bibliographical references (pages 425-488) and index.

Part 1. Theoretical Approaches to Global Political Economy -- Ch. 1. The Study of Global Political Economy / John Ravenhill -- Ch. 2. The Nineteenth-Century Roots of Theoretical Traditions in Global Political Economy / Matthew Watson -- Ch. 3. Cooperation and Conflict in the Global Political Economy / Cédric Dupont and Vinod Aggarwal -- Ch. 4. The Domestic Sources of Foreign Economic Policies Michael J Hiscox -- Part 2. Global Trade and Production -- Ch. 5. The Evolution of the Global Trade Regime / Silke Trommer -- Ch. 6. Regional Trade Agreements / John Ravenhill -- Ch. 7. The Globalization of Production / Eric Thun -- Part 3. Global Finance -- Ch. 8. The Evolution of the International Monetary and Financial System / Eric Helleiner and Melsen Babe -- Ch. 9. Financial Openness and the Challenge of Global Governance / Louis W Pauly -- Pt. 4. Globalization and the State -- Ch. 10. The Logics of Economic Globalization / Anthony McGrew -- Ch. 11. Globalization's Impact on States / Colin Hay -- Pt. 5. Development, Equality, and the Environment -- Ch. 12. Growth, Inequality and Poverty: Power and Evidence in Global 'Best Practice' Economic Policy / Robert Hunter Wade -- Ch. 13. The Political Economy of Development / Nicola Phillips -- Ch. 14. The Political Economy of the Environment / Peter Dauvergne.

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. This book is supported by online resources designed to help students take their learning further.