The International Economy since 1945 [electronic resource

International economic policies at the end of the Second World War 9 (i) The basis for co-operation (ii) Bretton Woods Front Matter....Pages i-xii Introduction....Pages 1-6 Front Matter....Pages 7-7 International Economic Policies at the End of the Second World War....Pages 9-18 The International Monetary System: Imbalance and Recovery....Pages 19-38 Commercial Policy....Pages 39-50 Growth, Trade and Prices in the Industrial Countries....Pages 51-71 The Recognition of the Third World....Pages 72-88 Front Matter....Pages 89-89 International Economic Relations after 1955....Pages 91-107 The Rise of the Dollar and the Decline of Sterling....Pages 108-129 The New Customs Unions....Pages 130-146 The Multinational Corporation....Pages 147-162 Front Matter....Pages 163-163 Confrontation with the Third World....Pages 165-178 The Breakup of the Dollar-Exchange System....Pages 179-201 Imbalance among the Leading Currencies....Pages 202-213 Recession....Pages 214-233 Back Matter....Pages 234-244 Multidisciplinary account of long term international economic development and trade development trends since 1945 - describes post-war economic conditions, the international monetary system, GATT tariff agreements and the role of developed countries economic aid; explains the growth of multinational enterprise and common markets, esp. The EC; discusses the new international economic order, international monetary reform, the impact of petroleum industry pricing, inflation and economic recession on economic relations, etc. References, statistical tables This ebook is now available from Bloomsbury Academic. Bloomsbury Academic publish acclaimed resources for undergraduate and postgraduate courses across a broad range of subjects including Art & Visual Culture, Biblical Studies, Business & Management, Drama & Performance Studies, Economics, Education, Film & Media, History, Linguistics, Literary Studies, Philosophy, Politics & International Relations, Religious Studies, Social Work & Social Welfare, Study Skills and Theology. Visit bloomsbury.com for more information. W.m. Scammell. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.