Divided into two halves, with the firstdevoted to trade and the second to monetary questions, the text provides anintuitive introduction to theory and events as well as detailed coverage of theactual policies put into place as a response. In the 12th edition,important economic developments are highlighted, with many lessons drawn fromthe recent COVID-19 pandemic experience. Using examples like these, the textequips students with the intellectual tools for understanding the changingworld economy and economic implications of global interdependence.