The International Economy since 1945 - 9780415140676

Taylor & Francis

The International Economy since 1945Author(s): Sidney Pollard\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9780415140676, 978-0415140676\nSynopsis\nIn The International Economy Since 1945, Sidney Pollard describes the most important global developments in economics during the last half century. In this comprehensive history the author covers all geographical regions and considers the effects of the major countries on each other.\n\nThe International Economy Since 1945 analyses institutional issues, such as monetary policy or the multinational company, as well as worldwide issues. The author considers the impact of policies on economic life and includes discussion of:\n\n* the threat to the environment caused by economic change\n* advances in technology as they relate to growth\n* fluctuations in standards of living in all parts of the world\n* policies pursued and how they influence growth\n* reactions of other nations to the p.