International Political Economy

The best-selling reader for IPE courses, now with over 50 percent new readings.

International Political Economy provides a flexible set of readings on a broad range of topics in IPE. In this major revision, Frieden, Lake, and Broz take full account of recent developments in IPE scholarship and in global economic events. The 32 readings in the Fifth Edition include 18 new selections on current topics like the response to the current global economic crisis and globalization and the environment, as well as seminal pieces that have shaped the field as it is understood today.

Thorough introductions and headnotes highlight the significance of each reading.

Each of the reader’s seven parts begins with an introduction in which Frieden, Lake, and Broz provide helpful context and explain how the diverse perspectives presented in each part relate to one another. Then, a headnote before each reading highlights the selection’s significance and focuses students on the main points.

Convenient, cost-effective format.

With 32 substantial readings expertly edited by 3 respected scholars, International Political Economy offers an affordable alternative in a format that is convenient for instructors and students alike.