The Princeton Encyclopedia of the World Economy. (Two volume set) »

Kenneth A. Reinert is professor of public policy at George Mason University, where he directs the International Commerce and Policy Program. He is the author of "Windows on the World Economy" and the coauthor of "Globalization for Development". Ramkishen S. Rajan is associate professor of public policy at George Mason University and the author of "Economic Globalization and Asia". Amy Jocelyn Glass is associate professor of economics at Texas A&M University. Lewis S. Davis is assistant professor of economics at Union College.

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This authoritative encyclopedia makes a timely debut. . . . Its 300 topics are chosen for their value in communicating an 'understanding of economic forces.' The work spans general to specialized topics, and it does this well. . . . [T]his readable set is worth the investment for any academic or large public library.

Introduction vii Alphabetical List of Entries xiii Topical List of Entries xix Directory of Contributors xxv Entries A-H 1