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

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

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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: Paperback / softback
Length: 320 pages
Publication date: 27 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-trodden paths of 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 delving into this fascinating history of ideas, The Contested World Economy offers a fresh perspective on current debates and underscores the importance of a global understanding of their antecedents. It serves as a reminder that the issues we confront today have deep historical roots, and a comprehensive understanding of these roots can help us develop more effective strategies for addressing them. This book is a valuable resource for scholars, policymakers, and anyone interested in exploring the complex interplay between politics, economics, and global society.

Weight: 468g
Dimension: 151 x 229 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781009337526

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