The Contested World Economy: The Deep and Global Roots of International Political Economy

The Contested World Economy explores the global and wide-ranging intellectual roots of international political economy, revealing how earlier debates went beyond the debate between economic liberals, neomercantilists, and Marxists to address topics such as environmental degradation, gender inequality, racial discrimination, religious worldviews, civilizational values, national self-sufficiency, and economic regionalism.

Format: Hardback
Length: 320 pages
Publication date: 30 April 2023
Publisher: Cambridge University Press

The field of international political economy has experienced a remarkable surge of growth since the 1970s, reviving an older tradition of thought that predates World War II. In his groundbreaking work, The Contested World Economy, Professor Helleiner delves into the profound intellectual roots of this field, unveiling a previously overlooked aspect: the global and comprehensive nature of earlier debates about the world economy.

What sets this book apart is its comprehensive exploration of the pioneers of international political economy. Contrary to the common perception that the field was primarily shaped by thinkers from Europe and the United States, Helleiner reveals that pioneers from all corners of the world played significant roles in shaping the field. These thinkers, whose ideas often went beyond the well-studied debate between economic liberals, neomercantilists, and Marxists, addressed a wide range of topics that remain relevant today, including environmental degradation, gender inequality, racial discrimination, religious worldviews, civilizational values, national self-sufficiency, and various forms of economic regionalism.

By examining the historical context of these debates, The Contested World Economy provides valuable insights into current discussions and emphasizes the importance of a global perspective in understanding their antecedents. It sheds light on the interconnectedness of nations and the complex interplay of economic, political, and social forces that shape the world we live in today. This fascinating history of ideas not only enriches our understanding of the past but also serves as a guide for navigating the challenges and opportunities of the present and future.

Weight: 630g
ISBN-13: 9781009337502