Nations and Firms in the Global Economy or Adam Smiths Marketplace of Life

Nations and Firms in the Global Economy: An Introduction to International Economics and Business

Author: Steven Brakman

This accessible introduction to the world economy and to the theory and practice of globalization argues that key topics in international economics cannot be understood without knowledge of international business, and vice versa. It reviews and combines insights from both literatures and applies them to real-world issues, clearly explaining the main concepts of international economics and business in a uniquely integrated approach. Written in a lively and accessible style, this innovative textbook covers all the main issues, including international trade, capital mobility, comparative advantage, foreign direct investments, multinational behaviour, financial crises and economic growth. It has carefully selected international examples and case studies, and special interest boxes which clearly explain more difficult economic concepts. The companion website includes additional case studies, exercises and answers to exercises, data, illustrations and links to other useful websites.

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Adam Smith's Marketplace of Life

Author: James R Otteson

Adam Smith wrote two books, one about economics and the other about morality. How do these books go together? How do markets and morality mix? James Otteson provides a comprehensive examination and interpretation of Smith's moral theory and demonstrates how his conception of morality applies to his understanding of markets, language and other social institutions. Considering Smith's notions of natural sympathy, the impartial spectator, human nature and human conscience, the author addresses whether Smith thinks that moral judgments enjoy a transcendent sanction.

Table of Contents:

	Preface
	Abbreviations
	Introduction	1
1	Adam Smith's Moral Theory, Part One: Sympathy and the Impartial Spectator Procedure	13
2	Adam Smith's Moral Theory, Part Two: Conscience and Human Nature	65
3	The Marketplace of Morality	101
4	The "Adam Smith Problem"	134
5	The Market Model and the Familiarity Principle: Solving the "Adam Smith Problem"	170
6	Justifying Smithian Moral Standards	199
7	The Unintended Order of Human Social Life: Language, Marketplaces, and Morality	258
	Conclusion	290
	Bibliography	325
	Index	333