ISBN: 0415204968 9780415204965

Category: Business & Economics / General

Page count: 193

The Political Economy of Competitiveness offers an original perspective on the relationship between economic theory and policy. It places the issues within an accessible political economy perspective.<br> Rejecting the narrowness of mainstream economics the authors deploy an interdisciplinary approach to the problem of economic growth, placing it in its historical and political context. Issues covered include:<br> * trade theory and policy<br> * industrial decline and policy<br> * markets, competition and innovation<br> * globalisation, unemployment and government policy.<br> The book provides a valuable guide to the major economic policy issues for both economists and business students.