In a complex and ever-changing world, knowledge of the international environment has become a requirement for all those operating in the economic sphere. This book is aimed at that need, seeking to serve as educational material for students as well as for anyone who, beyond the university classroom, wishes to delve into the study of the international environment. In line with this goal, the text combines clarity of exposition with analytical rigor. In addition to providing up-to-date information on the main economic trends on the global stage, the authors are motivated by the desire to offer readers an introduction to the conceptual and analytical tools that theory provides for the study of international economic relations. The level at which this content is presented is, nevertheless, accessible to the general public.
