Global Trade

2019 was the last great year for the world economy. For generations, everything has been getting faster, better, and cheaper. Finally, we reached the point that almost anything you could ever want could be sent to your home within days - even hours - of when you decided you wanted it. America...

Global trade is of vital interest to citizens as well as policymakers, yet it is widely misunderstood. This compact exposition of the market forces underlying international commerce addresses both of these concerned groups, as well as the needs of students and scholars. Although it contains no equations, it is almost mathematical in its elegance, precision, and power of expression. Understanding Global Trade provides a thorough explanation of what shapes the international organization of production and distribution and the resulting trade flows.

In Straight Talk on Trade, Dani Rodrik, an early and outspoken critic of economic globalization taken too far, goes beyond the populist backlash and offers a more reasoned explanation for why our elites' and technocrats' obsession with hyper-globalization made it more difficult for nations to achieve legitimate economic and social objectives at home: economic prosperity, financial stability, and equity.

An irreverent and invaluable guide to our new era of economic competition, written by Financial Times columnist and podcaster Soumaya Keynes and Chad P. Bown of the Peterson Institute for International Economics. We used to take trade for granted. Trillions of dollars of goods and services...

“This is history on a grand scale, with a sweep and ambition that is rare… A proper historical epic of dazzling range and achievement.” —William Dalrymple, The Guardian The epic history of the crossroads of the world—the meeting place of East and West and the birthplace of civilization...

Brought to you by Penguin. A prescient, thoughtful and chilling examination of the current state of the world If there are lessons from history, now is the time when we need to heed them, so that we do not end up in another Great Power war because of the fatal combinations of jingoism, fear...

Trade disputes are usually understood as conflicts between countries with competing national interests, but as Matthew C. Klein and Michael Pettis show in this book, they are often the unexpected result of domestic political choices to serve the interests of the rich at the expense of workers and ordinary retirees. Klein and Pettis trace the origins of today's trade wars to decisions made by politicians and business leaders in China, Europe, and the United States over the past 30 years. 

Unlock the Hidden Legacy of Canada’s Indigenous Peoples and Their Role in Shaping the Nation What if the true story of Canada’s origins was not just about European settlers and explorers, but about the Indigenous peoples who built the foundations of this great nation long before they arrived? Imagine discovering how the fur trade, a key element of early Canadian history, was not merely shaped by foreign powers, but was driven by the profound knowledge and networks of Indigenous nations. "Trade Routes of the First Nations: How Indigenous Peoples Shaped the Economic and Cultural ...

Author and veteran trader Troy Noonan draws on his decades-long career spent in the trenches of the foreign currency markets to outline the exact path that new forex traders should take. The book presents insights distilled from thousands of trades on the global forex markets, including guidance on technical and fundamental analysis, interpreting charts, and mastering the psychology of successful forex traders.

"Step into the dark world of the Sinaloa Cartel—a realm where violence, corruption, and billions of dollars flow unchecked. Will you survive the truth behind the cartel’s empire?" The Sinaloa Cartel, one of the world’s most dangerous and powerful criminal organizations, has cast a shadow over global drug trade and politics. Led by infamous figures like Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán, this cartel has terrorized Mexico and reshaped the drug trade across continents. But how did a small syndicate grow into a ruthless empire? What if everything you thought you knew about the Sinaloa Cartel is...

Three thousand years ago, kings on opposite sides of the known world called each other "brother." They traded tin and gold across thousands of miles of open sea. They sent their daughters to marry foreign rulers they would never meet. They wrote letters in a shared diplomatic language, demanding respect, negotiating treaties, and complaining about the quality of gifts. Then the whole system collapsed and none of it survived. The Late Bronze Age — roughly 1500 to 1200 BCE — was the first era of true international civilization. Egypt, the Hittite Empire, Babylonia, Assyria, and Mycenaean ...

 Global Politics is a concise and engaging introduction to international relations. In it, Stephanie Lawson introduces the key theories and concepts underpinning the discipline, giving listeners a foundation to study politics on both a personal and global scale, including issues relating to gender, sexuality, and ethnicity, as well as the economy, environment, and concepts of justice.

Strategies for International Trade Success is a comprehensive guide authored by Commissioner Dr. George Mentz, a seasoned International Legal Consultant with a wealth of experience in global trade law and business strategies. This book offers invaluable insights into the complexities of international trade, equipping businesses, professionals, and entrepreneurs with the tools needed to thrive in today’s interconnected global economy. The book takes readers on an in-depth journey through the evolution of international trade, breaking down critical concepts, regulations, and emerging trends...

The token is the easy part. Everyone can draw a token. Far fewer can build the machine that lets it trade, settle, and stay legal. Douglas Borthwick has built it. As Chief Business Officer of INX, he brought the world's first SEC-registered security token IPO through 950 days of SEC review, and he wrote the book he wishes he had been handed. Tokenized Tomorrow is a practitioner's manual, not a believer's forecast. It walks the real machine end to end: the legal wrappers, the cap table, the transfer agent, custody, the trading venue, and the settlement and stablecoin rails that make ...

Phantom Manifest – When Cecil notices an unnatural "91-to-94 hour" dwell-time pattern in aluminum scrap shipments in Savannah, a thrown rock through his car window tells him to walk away. Instead, he follows the numbers across the Gulf Coast, uncovering a massive trade-based money laundering network engineered by the very compliance experts paid to stop it.

Blood feuds, billion-dollar cocaine empires, and the mafia you’ve never heard of.... For decades, the Sicilian Cosa Nostra and the Neapolitan Camorra stole the spotlight. But in the shadows of Calabria, another brotherhood was rising — one more disciplined, more secretive, and far deadlier. Today, the Ndrangheta is the richest and most powerful crime syndicate in the world, controlling up to 80% of Europe’s cocaine trade and laundering billions through banks, construction firms, and global finance. From kidnapped heirs chained in mountain caves to multi-ton shipments of cocaine ...

For centuries, tariffs have been at the center of economic policy, shaping industries, influencing trade agreements, and fueling international conflicts. Governments use them to protect domestic industries, strengthen national economies, and assert political power. Yet history reveals a complex reality, where protectionism often leads to unintended consequences, escalating trade disputes, and shifting global alliances. This book explores the history and impact of tariffs, protectionism, and trade wars, examining how these policies have influenced economic growth, national security, and ...

📉 Trade wars. Tariffs. Geopolitical uncertainty. Investors today face a radically altered landscape—one where protectionist policies and fractured global supply chains are rewriting the rules of the game. This groundbreaking guide delivers a comprehensive roadmap to help investors profit in an era defined by tariffs, trade fragmentation, and policy shocks. From the historical roots of protectionism to the intricate dynamics of modern trade wars, this book unpacks the economic forces shaping today’s markets—and the strategies needed to thrive within them.🔍 Inside, you'll discover...

Stop staring at a blank screen and wondering what to ask ChatGPT. If you are an importer, exporter, trader, sourcing professional, entrepreneur, consultant, or business owner, this book gives you a practical library of ready to use AI prompts designed specifically for international trade. Import Export Prompts with ChatGPT contains more than 1,400 ready to use AI prompts, frameworks, and workflows that help you research products, analyze markets, find suppliers, identify buyers, improve sales outreach, manage logistics, strengthen trade finance activities, and grow your business. Artificial...

Guy Stanton was a burly London gangster with a big reputation. For years he operated at the top of the drugs trade, moving huge shipments around the world. He knew the leading players in global organized crime, from wealthy Asian warlords and Turkish heroin barons to British cannabis crews and Colombian cocaine cartels.