Trousson, Raymond / Vercruysse, Jeroom (dir.), Dictionnaire general de Voltaire. (Champion classiques, references et dictionnaires 18) 1272 p. 2020:10 (Champion, FR) <670-9>
ISBN 978-2-38096-016-7 paper ¥7,064.- (税込) EUR 38.00

Selwyn, Benjamin / Bernhold, Christin / Leyden, Dara, Capitalist Value Chains: Labour Exploitation, Nature Destruction, Geopolitics. 288 pp. 2025:10 (Oxford U. Pr., UK) <749-164>
ISBN 978-0-19-888783-6 hard ¥27,987.- (税込) GB￡ 99.00

Is it true that Global Value Chains (GVCs) 'boost incomes, create better jobs, and reduce poverty', as commonly claimed? In this compelling book, Selwyn, Bernhold, and Leyden show how the mainstream notion of GVCs obscures their capitalist character. To transcend this shortcoming, the authors introduce the concept of Capitalist Value Chains (CVCs). They explore how and why CVCs generate many highly exploitative jobs, new forms of poverty, are stunting real human development, and are destroying the world's environment. CVCs are a historically-specific configuration of capitalist class relations that have been restructured and bolstered through geopolitics. The authors argue that rather than waiting for the elusive benefits of 'economic, social, and environmental upgrading' as promoted in mainstream GVC scholarship, workers' collective actions can improve their pay and conditions-under historically and geographically specific conditions of uneven development. The authors clearly explain how, instead of striving to make CVCs more 'resilient', progressive political economists need to envision a world beyond these capitalist relations of generalized exploitation and appropriation. .

21世紀の経済戦争－イギリス、NATO、EUは戦う用意ができているか？
Kennedy, Greg (ed.), Economic Warfare in the 21st Century: Are the UK, NATO, and EU fit to Fight? (Contributions to Security and Defence Studies) 241 pp. 2025:7 (Springer, GW) <749-232>
ISBN 978-3-031-90589-6 hard ¥32,952.- (税込) EUR 139.99

This volume critically examines whether the United Kingdom, NATO, and the EU are equipped to engage in both defensive and offensive economic warfare. In an era where economic leverage is increasingly used as a tool of statecraft, nations worldwide are struggling with the complexities of economic warfare. The book discusses contested terminology and concepts, often blurred with geoeconomics, economic statecraft, and weaponized interdependence. Through a thorough analysis of organizational structures, doctrines, and strategic cultures, the book explores the legitimacy and implications of using economic means to influence state behavior. As global actors ramp up their economic warfare capabilities, it questions whether such strategies are a necessary evolution or a disruptive force to international norms. The book will appeal to students, researchers, and scholars of international relations, political science, security studies, and defence studies, as well as policy-makers and practitioners interested in a better understanding of the future of global economic security.

Mondal, Subhra R. / Das, Subhankar / Vrana, Vasiliki (eds.), Pioneering the New Space Economy through AI and Immersive Technologies: Economic Development and Tourism Opportunities in Space. 334 pp. 2025:7 (Springer, GW) <749-233>
ISBN 978-981-9659-76-0 hard ¥40,014.- (税込) EUR 169.99

This book provides a comprehensive, forward-looking examination of how artificial intelligence, immersive technologies, and anthropomorphized robots shape the future of space exploration and commercialization. Space tourism is on the brink of a revolutionary transformation driven by technological advancements and a growing private sector involvement. Bringing together experts from diverse fields, including aerospace engineering, computer science, economics, law, and psychology, the book offers a comprehensive, multidisciplinary perspective on the challenges and opportunities in this exciting new frontier. An essential resource for academics, industry professionals, policymakers, and enthusiasts interested in the intersection of space exploration, tourism, and advanced technologies, the book aims to inspire and inform the next generation of space entrepreneurs, researchers, and explorers by providing a comprehensive overview of current developments and future possibilities in space economy.

グローバルな北極－北極のガバナンスの新しいダイナミクス
Rekvig, Gunnar / Finger, Matthias (eds.), GlobalArctic: The New Dynamics of Arctic Governance. (Palgrave Research in Peace Studies) 466 pp. 2025:7 (Palgrave Macmillan, UK) <749-234>
ISBN 978-981-9648-67-2 hard ¥51,784.- (税込) EUR 219.99

The third volume in the Global Arctic series examines the transformation of Arctic governance following the 2022 outbreak of war in Ukraine. This conflict has disrupted the post-Cold War cooperative circumpolar order, upending decades of multilateral collaborations. The book traces the Arctic's evolution from Cold War great power competition to a focus on human security and cooperation, highlighting the Arctic Council's establishment and the growth of the "Arctic family" with non-Arctic actors. It explores how climate change became a key driver for Arctic (re)engagement, opening new opportunities and challenges. The 2022 invasion of Ukraine has dramatically altered this landscape, ending the post-Cold War era of collaboration and ushering in the post-post-Cold War era, raising critical questions about regional cooperation, climate change mitigation, and global security. This book brings together diverse expert perspectives to analyze the rapidly changing geopolitical dynamics of the Arctic. It explores the tension between collaboration needs and resurgent great power competition, offering valuable insights for policymakers, scholars, and students. As global power dynamics shift and climate change threatens, understanding Arctic governance challenges becomes imperative. This book serves as an essential resource for navigating the complex Arctic political landscape and examining how new divisions are reshaping the region's future.

韓国における対外直接投資の政治経済
Lee, You-il / Lee, Richard / Jang, Yoon-Jong, The Political Economy of Foreign Direct Investment in Korea: Evolution, Dynamics and Contradictions. (Routledge Frontiers of Political Economy) 174 pp. 2025:8 (Routledge, UK) <748-193>
ISBN 978-0-367-36592-9 hard ¥40,991.- (税込) GB￡ 145.00

One of the most spectacular phenomena in the South Korean political economy has been the remarkable escalation of international capital investment or inward foreign direct investment (FDI) in Korea. This book provides an in-depth look at the evolution of FDI in Korea, from the late 1990s to the present day.Charting Korea's transition from state-led capitalism to a more liberalized market, this book assesses the complex interplay between government policy, foreign capital inflows, and multinational corporations (MNCs). It analyses the key economic policies of the past as well as more recent measures by the Moon Jae-Jin and Yoon Suk-Yeol administrations. The book then conducts an analysis of the socio-economic, cultural and political dynamics that shape strategies of MNCs today. The book draws on 36 interviews with CEOs of foreign companies operating in Korea, to seek their insights into the realities of doing business in Korea. It closes by highlights the current challenges Korea faces today in integrating into the international economy and suggests solutions for sustaining its economic growth.This book will appeal scholars of political economy, Korean studies, and economic development. It will also interest business leaders and policymakers seeking deeper understanding of insights into Korea's economic climate.

国際経済ガバナンス及び市場規制の制度ハンドブック
Brousseau, Eric / Glachant, J.-M. / Sgard, J. (eds.), The Oxford Handbook of Institutions of International Economic Governance and Market Regulation. (Oxford Handbooks) 942 pp. 2025:7 (Oxford U. Pr., US) <748-211>
ISBN 978-0-19-090057-1 hard ¥46,985.- (税込) US$ 226.00

E.フィッシュマン著　要所－経済戦争の時代におけるアメリカの力
Fishman, Edward, Chokepoints: American Power in the Age of Economic Warfare. 2025 (Portfolio, US) <251-55841>
ISBN 978-0-593-71297-9 hard ¥8,316.- (税込) US$ 40.00 *

新しい宇宙経済ハンドブック
D'Costa, Anthony P. (ed.), The Oxford Handbook of the New Space Economy. (Oxford Handbooks) 936 pp. 2025:12 (Oxford U. Pr., UK) <747-339>
ISBN 978-0-19-888104-9 hard ¥45,514.- (税込) GB￡ 161.00

ユーラシアにおける中国の一帯一路ハンドブック
Sahakyan, Mher D. / Lo, Kevin (eds.), Routledge Handbook of China's Belt and Road Initiative in Eurasia. 548 pp. 2025:9 (Routledge, UK) <746-236>
ISBN 978-1-032-84095-6 hard ¥65,021.- (税込) GB￡ 230.00

This handbook critically analyses and examines the impact of China's Belt and Road (BRI) geostrategy in Eurasia. Over the last decade the BRI helped bring China economic and political superpower status, but the Russo-Ukrainian war brought seismic geopolitical and geoeconomic impacts and a new struggle between great powers. Covering the impact of the BRI and the positions of other great, middle, and small powers, the ten parts explain the geopolitical and geoeconomic dynamics along the Silk Road Economic Belt's six major economic corridors, implementing case studies on Europe, South Caucasus, Central Asia, Russian Far East , Middle East, South Asia, Southeast Asia, and East Asia. Expert scholars from East, West, North, and South engage with newer BRI concepts, such as the Digital Silk Road, the Green BRI, and the Space Silk Road, to create a book that will be of interest to policymakers, businesspeople, scholars, and students of area studies, cybersecurity and digitalization, economics, security studies, the politics of international trade, area studies, foreign policy, global governance, and international organizations.

世界経済の状況と展望　2025年版
World Economic Situation and Prospects 2025. 212 pp. 2025:4 (UN, US) <746-272>
ISBN 978-92-1-003436-4 paper ¥18,711.- (税込) US$ 90.00 *

The World Economic Situation and Prospects 2025 presents a regional and global economic outlook for 2025 and underscores the importance of global cooperation and prudent policies to lift global growth and accelerate progress towards the SDGs. This year's thematic chapter takes a deep dive into the role of critical minerals in ramping up energy transition and delivering sustainable development. These minerals are key to build renewable technologies to achieve net zero by 2050, while bringing tremendous opportunities for many developing countries to create jobs, generate revenues and spur industrialization.

世界投資報告　2024年版
World Investment Report 2024: Investment Facilitation and Digital Government. 184 pp. 2024:11 (UN, US) <746-273>
ISBN 978-92-1-358971-7 paper ¥27,027.- (税込) US$ 130.00 *

Business and investment facilitation have become central to both private sector development and FDI attraction efforts of governments in developing countries. At the core are information provision, transparency of rules and regulations, and streamlining of administrative procedures. Because these elements are information- and procedures-based, digitalization is central to effective implementation. They have thus led to a wave of digital government initiatives, including information portals and online single windows. Digital government has the potential to address many institutional challenges faced in developing countries, strengthening governance, reducing costs, improving services, and combating corruption. Because governance and institutional weaknesses are a key obstacle to attracting investment in many developing countries, digital government and the promotion of investment for sustainable development are closely intertwined.

グローバルな国際政治
Chenou, Jean Marie / Leiteritz, Ralf Juan et al., Global Political Economy: Problems in a Transforming International Order. 376 pp. 2025:4 (Sage, UK) <746-274>
ISBN 978-1-5296-0081-0 hard ¥31,097.- (税込) GB￡ 110.00
ISBN 978-1-5296-0080-3 paper ¥10,456.- (税込) GB￡ 36.99

Taking first the profound transformations underway in the global political economy, this pathbreaking new text redefines how we understand trade, finance, money and labour. In this new problem-based approach, the core concerns of the global economy are joined by key topics, spanning energy to development, inequalities to illicit economies, reflecting the fluid and dynamic nature of contemporary GPE scholarship. The book addresses four major transformations shaping the global political economy today: the questioning of the liberal international order, the rise of the Anthropocene, the technological advancements of the fourth industrial revolution, and the increasing significance of identity politics. These transformations are explored through a comprehensive framework that integrates diverse theoretical and methodological approaches, ensuring a nuanced understanding of real-world problems. Each chapter tackles key problems and global issues, from global energy dependency and rising inequality to the commodification of personal data and platform economies. The book also emphasises the need for a truly global perspective, integrating lenses, concepts, voices, and ideas from scholarship all round the world. This inclusive approach broadens understanding and reflects the complexity and diversity of the global landscape. By adopting the stance of "hybrid GPE scholars," the authors bridge the gap between different geographical and intellectual traditions, offering a rich and varied examination of contemporary GPE. Global Political Economy is an essential resource, providing a fresh and relevant perspective on the field. It fosters critical discussions and debates, encouraging readers to rethink entrenched beliefs and engage with the ever-evolving landscape of global political economy.

Gu, Jiajun / Zhang, Shiyue (eds.), The Development of Law, Media and Digital Economy in the Context of Artificial Intelligence: Proceedings of the International Conference on Digital Economy and Law, Artificial Intelligence, and Media Communication (DLAM 2024), Hangzhou, China, December 13th-14th, 2024. 154 pp. 2025:4 (CRC Pr., US) <746-275>
ISBN 978-1-041-07071-9 hard ¥28,270.- (税込) GB￡ 100.00

The proceedings of the International Conference on Digital Economy and Law, Artificial Intelligence and Media Communication (DLAM 2024) is a compilation of cutting-edge research into the dynamic intersections of technology, law, and media, and the myriad ways in which they shape and influence modern society.This volume highlights the legal and regulatory dilemmas afflicting the digital economy, the ethical implications of AI in decision-making, and the profound influence of the media on public opinion and perception. Each paper in this book contributes a deeper understanding of the dynamic forces at play in today's interconnected world and offers new insights into legal frameworks and ethical guidelines for the future.This is a valuable resource for researchers, legal professionals, media practitioners, and enthusiasts interested in exploring the evolving digital landscape and its far-reaching implications.

〔J.E.スティグリッツ、D.アセモグル、浦田秀次郎他寄稿〕L.Y.イング、D.ロドリック編　新しいグローバルな経済秩序
Ing, Lili Yan / Rodrik, Dani (eds.), The New Global Economic Order. 214 pp. 2025:6 (Routledge, UK) <746-276>
ISBN 978-1-032-94556-9 hard ¥40,991.- (税込) GB￡ 145.00
ISBN 978-1-032-94553-8 paper ¥10,173.- (税込) GB￡ 35.99

As anti-globalization reshapes the world, the divide between East and West deepens, creating new challenges for economic policy and global governance. This book provides a nuanced and balanced analysis of economic transformation over the past century, exploring critical themes such as structural change, resource mobilization, and the future of global growth.Featuring insights from leading economists-including Daron Acemoglu, Justin Yifu Lin, and Joseph Stiglitz-this volume offers expert commentary on economic transformation, development strategies, and the evolving global order. It further examines into pressing governance questions surrounding AI, green technology, and the financing of health crises, future pandemics, and energy transitions.A vital resource for economists, policymakers, and researchers, this book provides strategic guidance on navigating global shifts and mobilizing resources to drive sustainable development in an emerging new global economic order.

現代の奴隷制とグローバル・バリュー・チェーンのガバナンス
Shamir, Hila / Arora, Bimal / Banerjee, S. et al. (eds.), Modern Slavery and the Governance of Global Value Chains. (Development Trajectories in Global Value Chains) 380 pp. 2025:7 (Cambridge U. Pr., UK) <746-278>
ISBN 978-1-009-59108-9 hard ¥31,097.- (税込) GB￡ 110.00

Modern Slavery and the Governance of Global Value Chains provides an interdisciplinary analysis of the links between Global Value Chains (GVCs) governance, regulation, and vulnerability to severe forms of labour market exploitation by focusing on governance initiatives that seek to induce corporate action to end or mitigate modern slavery. The book brings together chapters by scholars from developed, developing, and emerging economies and from various disciplines to explore the complex relationship between global and local patterns of production and consumption, and severe forms of labour market exploitation. This title is also available as open access on Cambridge Core.

Schipper, Ursula / Kirchner, Robert / Walter, Jens (eds.), Measuring International Economics: 100 Years Balance of Payments in Germany. 230 pp. 2025:4 (Springer, GW) <745-161>
ISBN 978-3-031-77192-7 hard ¥11,766.- (税込) EUR 49.99 *

Marking a century of the German balance of payments, this open access book covers the main historical, conceptual, analytical and institutional aspects of external statistics. It explores how the balance of payments has evolved as a multipurpose set of statistics for macroeconomic analysis and shows why it matters today for sound economic and monetary policy decisions in a globalised world. This book brings together academics, statisticians and practitioners from national, European and global institutions to look back on 100 years of the balance of payments in Germany in the context of European and global developments. Their contributions offer different perspectives on how results have been interpreted over a century, describe current challenges and look to the future. They formulate new insights into how to measure globalisation, international economic relations and interdependencies. Across four sections, this book covers the history and informational value of balance of payments statistics, their importance in international policymaking as well as selected aspects concerning the quality of statistics and measurement of globalisation. This book is essential reading not just for economists, policymakers, statisticians, researchers and advanced students of economics and official statistics, but also for anyone looking to understand the intricate economic ties between nations and the role that the balance of payments statistics play in supplying the information underpinning economic policy in today's interconnected global economy.

戦争と世界経済
Jefferies, William, War and the World Economy: Trade, Tech and Military Conflicts in a De-globalising World. (Palgrave Insights into Apocalypse Economics) 189 pp. 2025:4 (Palgrave Macmillan, UK) <745-197>
ISBN 978-3-031-85235-0 hard ¥30,598.- (税込) EUR 129.99 *

This book offers a deep-dive analysis of the period of globalization from the late 1980s to the present through the lens of long wave theory. It traces how the end of the Cold War transformed the base of the global economy, doubling the working-class producing profits, and its superstructure, reestablishing US monopolar dominance. It explores how the 'hyper-globalization' of the period up to 2008 has transitioned into a new long wave of de-globalization, stagnation and multi-polar conflict. The book focuses particularly on the looming and actual wars - in trade, tech, and military terms -intertwined with world economics as the twenty-first century progresses. The book addresses three overarching themes: globalization versus de-globalization, great power conflict versus cooperation, and trade/tech integration versus competition. It examines the shift from stagnating conditions in the late 1970s to the resurgent hyper-global capitalism of the 2000s after the integration of the former Centrally Planned Economies (CPEs) into the world market, leading to, but not ending with, the 2008 Great Financial Recession. Globalization is analysed in depth at both a national and global level, with insights on the diverging paths of US and China forming a central focus of the chapters. The book provides a comparative analysis of US and Chinese economic development and discusses how globalization inevitably produced de-globalization: reversing trends towards the integration of production, trade and finance that have defined the world economy over the last three decades. This book will be of interest to scholars and students in areas including political economy, macroeconomics, war studies, international relations and more.

Kumar, A. V. Senthil / Chaturvedi, Ankita et al.(eds.), Using AI to Develop Sustainability Strategies for a Changing Global Economy. (Advances in Computational Collective Intelligence) 336 pp. 2025:8 (Auerbach, US) <744-300>
ISBN 978-1-032-57279-6 hard ¥43,818.- (税込) GB￡ 155.00

As climate change is affecting economies and markets globally, environmental sustainability is becoming more crucial. Sustainability emphasizes the equality of future generations and is typically seen to have three components: an environmental, an economic, and a social component. Because attaining environmental sustainability also involves risks that might influence corporate operations and prospects in a strongly competitive market, thriving markets and environmental deterioration cannot coexistBusiness practices are being drastically altered and improved using AI and machine learning (ML), a branch of AI that enables autonomous machines. Big data can assist AI to automatically learn and acquire knowledge to assist managers in achieving their practical and technical objectives. AI brings new methods for conducting business, finding new chances in the global market, and executing work.Using AI to Develop Sustainability Strategies for a Changing Global Economy focuses on novel ideas and research for providing a broader outlook on sustainability in business. The book:Focuses on how to reduce environmentally destructive investment patterns and activities.Discusses sustainable recovery policies using AI to build back better.Presents how businesses of the future operate, augmenting industry resources with the alliance between AI and sustainable business outcomes.Presenting novel ideas for creating robust sustainability strategies, the book explores answers to the moral and ethical questions about using AI in decision-making, cyber-security, and resource management. With insight into developing efficient mechanisms to facilitate a circular economy, the book provides solutions that link the needs of the present generation without disadvantaging coming generations.

対外直接投資と都市－理論と実践のためのグローバルな事例研究
Williams, Christopher / Kaspar, Martin (eds.), Foreign Direct Investment and Cities: Global Case Studies for Theory and Practice. 336 pp. 2025:6 (Routledge, UK) <744-301>
ISBN 978-1-032-77491-6 hard ¥40,991.- (税込) GB￡ 145.00
ISBN 978-1-032-77481-7 paper ¥15,545.- (税込) GB￡ 54.99

Presenting a rich collection of insights into investment by foreign corporations into different types of cities around the world, Foreign Direct Investment and Cities uses original and revelatory case studies to help readers to turn theory into practice.The book offers a structured set of case study chapters, with diversity of location, setting, industry, focus on macro-, meso-, micro-level factors, and outcomes in economic and non-economic terms. The chapters are authored by a diverse collection of international experts. The text is also supported by digital learning resources, including PowerPoint slides and video clips.Foreign Direct Investment and Cities will be relevant to courses in international business and economic geography and will be key reading for academic researchers in business schools and wider social sciences, as well as the global practitioner community in investment promotion.

稲田十一著　一帯一路イニシアチブ(BRI)を考察する－国際開発援助レジームへの中国の影響
Inada, Juichi, Examining the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI): China's Impact on the International Development Assistance Regime. 234 pp. 2025:3 (Springer, GW) <743-231>
ISBN 978-981-9621-03-3 hard ¥30,598.- (税込) EUR 129.99 *

違法なグローバル経済
Andreas, Peter, The Illicit Global Economy: What Everyone Needs to Know. (What Everyone Needs to Know) 240 pp. 2025:5 (Oxford U. Pr., US) <743-272>
ISBN 978-0-19-754367-2 hard ¥15,384.- (税込) US$ 74.00
ISBN 978-0-19-754368-9 paper ¥3,718.- (税込) *

The illicit global economy encompasses cross-border flows of goods, people, money, and information unauthorized by either the sending or receiving country. Typically, this means flows that are prohibited (endangered species and narcotics), regulated (migrants, cigarettes, arms), stolen (art and antiquities), or counterfeit (ranging from prescription medicines to currency). Some of these flows are obscure (the black-market trade in bear bile) or mostly a law enforcement nuisance (cross-border trade in stolen vehicle parts), but others receive enormous policy and media attention (drug trafficking and human smuggling). Still others have severe environmental impacts (toxic waste, illegal logging, overfishing, and poaching) and security implications (sanctions busting and arms trafficking). Collectively, these flows reflect the illicit side of the global economy. The Illicit Global Economy: What Everyone Needs to KnowA (R) answers the key questions about how illicit global markets are structured and operate, how they intersect with state institutions and practices, how they interact with the legal economy, and how they shape and are shaped by domestic and international politics. This pithy yet authoritative primer helps readers make sense of a crucial part of the global economy that is too often either neglected or distorted. In this regard, an underlying theme in the book is the need for a more historically informed critical perspective that challenges the many myths and misconceptions about the illicit global economy that are all-too-prevalent in contemporary media accounts, Hollywood depictions, popular books, and policy debates.

グローバルな政治経済学　第7版
O'Brien, Robert / Williams, Marc, Global Political Economy: Evolution and Dynamics. 7th ed. 512 pp. 2024:11 (Bloomsbury Academic, UK) <743-274>
ISBN 978-1-350-34788-5 hard ¥31,097.- (税込) GB￡ 110.00 *
ISBN 978-1-350-34789-2 paper ¥9,891.- (税込) GB￡ 34.99 *

Offering an accessible introduction to both the historical roots and the contemporary dynamics of today's world economy, this seventh edition equips students with the knowledge required to make sense of the fast-paced discipline of the global political economy. Illustrating the breadth of the subject, the authors show how the national and the international interact, while also placing an emphasis on the historical evolution of the world economy in order to appreciate the nuances of today's economy structures. It gives students a firm grounding in both traditional and critical theories of global political economy.Tracing the global economy from its early origins through each phase of a shifting world order, the book takes a non-Eurocentric approach, covering both traditional elements of the global economy (such as trade and finance) while also addressing important contemporary areas of concern, including social inequality, cryptocurrencies, populism and protectionism.Reflecting the latest empirical and scholarly developments, this new edition offers:-A new chapter on race in the global economy, in dialogue with the growing body of postcolonial literature in the field-A new chapter on health and the global economy, examining the interactions between the economy and health, and discussing the ongoing implications of COVID-19 -Analysis of key contemporary challenges including sustainable development, environmental concerns and security issues-Extensive companion website resources for lecturers and students, including multiple choice questions, mock essay questions and examples, flashcards and chapter-by-chapter PowerPoint slides.This authoritative and accessible guide to the global political economy is the ideal companion for students at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, taking politics, international relations, and related degrees.

欧州とインド太平洋地域における地経学的リスク－経済安全保障の視点
Park, Sang-Chul / Lai, Yun-Chen (eds.), Geoeconomic Risks in Europe and the Indo-Pacific Region: Perspectives of Economic Security. 227 pp. 2025:5 (Springer, GW) <743-275>
ISBN 978-981-9618-92-7 hard ¥32,952.- (税込) EUR 139.99 *

This book explores the evolving landscape of global political economy amidst a shifting global order, ushered in by the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, geopolitical conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza, and rising trade and political disputes between the US, China and the EU, leading to a rise in protectionist policies and disruptions in global supply chains leading to high inflation, and energy and food crises. Focusing on the relations between the European Union and the Indo-Pacific region, this book examines how recent protectionist policies are reshaping economic security and cooperation between the two actors.

Prasad, Lalit / Goncharuk, A. / Fauzi, T. et al. (eds.), Sustainable Smart Technology Businesses in Global Economies. 692 pp. 2025:5 (Routledge, UK) <742-152>
ISBN 978-1-041-01771-4 hard ¥40,991.- (税込) GB￡ 145.00
ISBN 978-1-041-01772-1 paper ¥12,152.- (税込) GB￡ 42.99

To live a healthy life, we need a continuous supply of clean air, water, and other natural resources. But, in the recent past, the environmental conditions have deteriorated significantly due to ongoing development and industrialization. Owing to the increase in the population globally, we cannot avoid the ongoing developmental works. Thus, maintaining a balance between environment and development is the demand of the current time. To achieve this goal, we have to shift towards sustainable development. This conference was intended for works pertaining to mathematical modeling and management of natural resources. It provided a forum for the research community to exchange ideas related to sustainable development.

R.スミス他著　21世紀の国際政治経済－現代的問題点と分析　第3版
Smith, Roy / El-Anis, Imad / Farrands, Christopher, International Political Economy in the 21st Century: Contemporary Issues and Analyses. 3rd ed. 442 pp. 2025:6 (Routledge, UK) <742-153>
ISBN 978-1-032-32389-3 hard ¥40,991.- (税込) GB￡ 145.00
ISBN 978-1-032-32385-5 paper ¥11,304.- (税込) GB￡ 39.99

Understanding the theories that underpin international political economy (IPE), and their practical applications, is crucial to the study of international relations, politics, development and economics. International Political Economy in the 21st Century offers students an engaging and coherent foundation to the subject. It considers traditional and alternative approaches to IPE, and in doing so elucidates key concepts, assumptions and the intellectual and historical context in which they arose and developed. At all times, it makes clear their relevance to issues from trade, finance and government, to environment, technology, health, labour, security, migration, development and culture. The book encourages independent reflection and critical thinking through a range of in-text guiding features. In addition, each chapter presents theoretical analysis alongside contemporary issues, helping the reader to relate to the real world of IPE and to better understand how theory helps inform interpretation of it.This third edition has been comprehensively updated to include:* key coverage of the build-up to and the post-COP26 era; causes and consequences of recent energy crises, and governmental and non-governmental responses to these crises; cryptocurrencies within finance; and the role of 'big data' companies;* fully updated data, reflective questions, recommended readings, concept and example boxes, and illustrations;* a new chapter on Climate Change; and* online material.This comprehensive and accessible introductory textbook will be key reading for undergraduate students of international political economy.

国際政治経済とグローバル・サウス－アフリカ、アジア、ラテンアメリカ、中東からの視点
El Bernoussi, Zaynab / Garriga-Lopez, Adriana Maria et al., International Political Economy and the Global South: Perspectives from Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East. 162 pp. 2025:6 (Routledge, UK) <742-132>
ISBN 978-1-032-20581-6 hard ¥40,991.- (税込) GB￡ 145.00
ISBN 978-1-032-20574-8 paper ¥11,304.- (税込) GB￡ 39.99

International Political Economy and the Global South provides students from both the global South and the global North a textbook that speaks to distinct concepts, categories, and issues of International Political Economy, from a Southern and Northern perspective, while identifying how they differ.The primary goal is to provide an alternative or complementary reading of IPE derived from the experiences of the periphery. The textbook asks: how has the global South responded to the demands of a global economy? What is the meaning of sovereignty to those who have experienced colonialism and imperialism? How can the global South claim the "international" when the global North sets its norms, institutions, and practices? It opens with a standard introduction, offering an intellectual history of key IPE concepts, including state, firm, capital, power, labor, globalization, and finance. Each subsequent chapter follows a similar structure: exploration of the problem; discussion of what may be missing from dominant understandings of the problem and/or how orthodox IPE may tell us something different about the problem compared to what is experienced in the global South; identification of alternative frameworks and perspectives.Aiming to de-Westernize and decentralize the production of knowledge, the textbook introduces students to the discipline and phenomenon of IPE with a genuinely global perspective.

Michaelides, Panayotis G., 21 Equations that Shaped the World Economy: Understanding the Theory Behind the Equations. 285 pp. 2025:2 (Palgrave Macmillan, UK) <741-209>
ISBN 978-3-031-76139-3 paper ¥14,120.- (税込) EUR 59.99 *

This accessible and engaging textbook provides an introduction to the equations that have defined economics and shaped the global economy. It not only presents the ideas, concepts, and applications that underpin these equations, but also places them within their broader social and historical contexts. Simple mathematical examples and illustrations of the real-world application of the equations are combined with an overview of the implications to give a complete understanding of the power and importance of each equation. It will be relevant to economics students wishing to broaden their understanding of mathematics, mathematical economics, applied economics, and the history of economic thought.

森田憲著　現代中国における外交政策の政治経済－日本の視点
Morita, Ken, Political Economy of Foreign Policies in Contemporary China: A Japanese Point of View. 300 pp. 2025:4 (World Scientific, SI) <741-237>
ISBN 978-981-9806-23-2 hard ¥22,453.- (税込) US$ 108.00

This book provides an analysis on foreign policies in China. The first part of the book focuses on and analyses Chinese behavior (in that China might act as a 'status quo country' or aspire to be a 'hegemon or regional hegemon'), based on the theory of 'offensive realism'. According to this theory, it would be reasonable to think that Chinese behavior could become similar to that of United States'. However, from the viewpoint of economics, the difference between the United States' 'excess consumption' and Chinese 'excess saving' has been significant. The second part of this book summarizes the discovery and development of a method to predict and analyze the occurrence of 'non-economic situations' in terms of economic frameworks. The book proceeds to examine the future of Sino-Japanese relations to be one of maintaining a 'cold peace', which in turn can help to maintain military balance among China , the United States and Japan, The book further suggests that the crucial factor for this military balance is the availability of the 'nuclear umbrella' for Japan by the United States.

世界経済展望　2025年6月
Global Economic Prospects, June 2025. 194 pp. 2025:6 (World Bank, US) <741-282>
ISBN 978-1-4648-2193-6 paper ¥9,583.- (税込) US$ 49.50

Goncalves, Marcus, Global Markets, Diverse Economies: Integrating Economics, Culture and ESG Strategies. 400 S. 2025:1 (de Gruyter, GW) <741-283>
ISBN 978-3-11-151004-0 hard ¥21,173.- (税込) EUR 89.95 *

In a constantly changing global environment, businesses must maneuver through cultural, economic, and political intricacies to accomplish long-lasting expansion and adhere to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria and regulations. How can businesses effectively handle these complex variables to succeed globally? Global Markets, Diverse Economies: Integrating Economics, Culture, and ESG Strategies delves into the intricate realm of international business, offering a comprehensive guide to help readers navigate the complexities of global markets. This book underscores the importance of cultural sensitivity, effective change management, and strategic market entry. It explores how businesses can handle cultural differences, manage international teams, and leverage change management techniques to foster innovation and resilience. The text also provides practical frameworks for assessing new markets, understanding geopolitical influences, and developing sustainable business practices that align with environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards. This book is more than just a theoretical investigation. It is a valuable tool connecting theory and practice, serving as a vital resource for business leaders, graduate students, and professionals. It gives readers the understanding needed to implement successful internationalization strategies and encourages them to develop a global perspective necessary for success in today's interconnected society.

W.-B.チャン著　地域間及び国際経済学理論－新古典派成長理論と新しい経済地理学の統合
Zhang, Wei-Bin, A Theory of Interregional and International Economics: Integrating Neoclassical Growth Theory and New Economic Geography. 404 pp. 2025:1 (World Scientific, SI) <741-286>
ISBN 978-981-12-9485-3 hard ¥28,690.- (税込) US$ 138.00 *

The contemporary global economy is characterized by complex and nonlinear dynamics of interregional and international economic interactions. The complexity is associated with endogenous changes in wealth, human capital, technology, population, economic structures and gender relations. It is obviously necessary to construct a theory to connect all these changes in a single analytical framework with minimum assumptions. Nevertheless mainstream economic theory on spatial economics is mostly static and partial. This book expands on spatial economics by integrating various theories of spatial economics into a comprehensive and analytical framework through mathematical modelling and computing.This book is part of the author's general economic theory with endogenous population, capital, knowledge, preferences, sexual division of labor and consumption, institutions, economic structures, and exchange values over time and space. It focuses on further developing the theory of interregional and international economies and encompasses dynamic relations between population growth, human capital and wealth accumulation, environmental change, gender, institutions, market structures, the division of labor and consumption, and the determination of price structure among regions and nations in a single analytical framework.

グローバル政治経済　第9版
Cohn, Theodore H. / Hira, Anil, Global Political Economy: Theory and Practice. 9th ed. 476 pp. 2025:4 (Routledge, UK) <740-228>
ISBN 978-1-032-78184-6 hard ¥67,848.- (税込) GB￡ 240.00 *

Global Political Economy places the study of IPE in broad theoretical context, equally emphasizing theory and practice to provide a framework for analyzing current events and long-term developments in the global economy.Andy Hira updates this essential book and the related instructor and student resources, to cover recent global developments and shifts in scholarship.New and updated for the Ninth Edition * Provides an economics primer on how markets, interest, and exchange rates work, comparative advantage, and monetary and fiscal policy; and material on getting a job in political economy.* Includes the basic tenets of realism.* Expands coverage on China, including on bipolarity/U.S. relations, security-economic tradeoffs, Taiwan, the Belt and Road Initiative, and the failure of TPP.* Discusses Russia's invasion of Ukraine and builds on the material on sanctions.* Investigates the effects of the pandemic, including post-pandemic inflation.* Explores critical approaches to IR and different theoretical perspectives, and gives more weight to the Global South, including postcolonialism and intersectionality.* Focuses more on climate change and the environment, technological advances, and migration.* Adds material on club goods, cryptocurrencies, labor rights, global tax and offshoring, socially responsible investment, corporate social responsibility, the "Beijing Model," the proposed global minimum tax, ASEAN, and the African Continental Free Trade Agreement.* Updates the tables, figures, graphics, references, and supplementary readings throughout.* Provides updated instructor resources including a Test Bank, PowerPoint slides, Exercises, and an Instructor's Manual, and a new student website with practice quizzes, flashcards, lecture videos, and links to extensive additional resources including videos, podcasts, readings, and data sources to support learning and engagement.Praised for its authoritative coverage, Global Political Economy is essential reading for both introductory and advanced IPE courses.

グローバルな政治経済と新しい世界の混乱－新自由主義、新帝国主義、不正義の国際化
Creaven, Sean, Global Political Economy and New World Disorder: Neoliberalism, Neoimperialism, and the Internationalization of Injustice. 372 pp. 2025:4 (Routledge, UK) <740-229>
ISBN 978-1-032-98162-8 hard ¥40,991.- (税込) GB￡ 145.00

Drawing upon a range of resources of critique (including critical realist social theory, realist international relations theory, the sociology of globalization, the Marxist critique of imperialism, and dependency theory), this book is an essential contribution to the critical understanding of nationalism and imperialism in the global age. It conducts a sustained and in-depth analysis of the relations between the asymmetry in the distribution of economic resources and powers of command, and the recent play of political events involving imperialist wars, including the Russo-Ukrainian and Israeli-Hamas wars. Crucially, the author argues that establishing these connections requires theorizing political economy in the so-called global age as comprised of neoimperial and neoliberal orders. As such, the book offers a new interpretation of the relations between neoliberalism and neoimperialism, and between modes of organizing social relations and resulting global disorders and instabilities. This will therefore be of interest to researchers, scholars, and students working at the intersection of global political economy, international relations, and the sociology of globalization.

Joyce, Joseph P., International Investment Income. (Cambridge Elements in International Economics) 75 pp. 2025:4 (Cambridge U. Pr., UK) <740-230>
ISBN 978-1-009-61344-6 hard ¥15,548.- (税込) GB￡ 55.00 *
ISBN 978-1-009-61340-8 paper ¥5,088.- (税込) GB￡ 18.00 *

International investments yield returns in the forms of multinational profits, dividends and interest on equity and debt, and the charges on bank loans. These payments are recorded in the current account of the balance of payments and constitute a significant component of many countries' current accounts. Foreign direct investment- (FDI)-generated income is often channeled by firms through countries with low tax rates and regulations. Emerging markets regularly have large FDI income deficits, but a substantial portion of these payments are reinvested. Portfolio securities provide income from diversified securities and lower risk. Global banking offers financing from foreign sources, which may support stability during periods of domestic crises.

新経済外交－国際経済関係における意思決定と交渉　第5版
Woolcock, Stephen (ed.), The New Economic Diplomacy: Decision-Making and Negotiation in International Economic Relations. 5th ed. (Global Governance) 272 pp. 2025:4 (Routledge, UK) <740-231>
ISBN 978-1-032-45796-3 hard ¥40,991.- (税込) GB￡ 145.00
ISBN 978-1-032-45792-5 paper ¥11,304.- (税込) GB￡ 39.99

The New Economic Diplomacy, fifth edition, explores how states conduct their external economic relations, make domestic decisions, negotiate internationally and how these processes interact. It provides the reader with an understanding of - and the means with which to analyse - the processes of decision-making and negotiation in international economic relations and clarifies our understanding of 'economic diplomacy' and how it can be understood as consisting of 'commercial diplomacy', 'negotiating international cooperation', 'economic statecraft' and 'economic sanctions'.To capture the emergence of new trends and the intensification of old ones, this new edition focuses on:Responses to geopolitics in economic diplomacyThe intensification of domestic pressures on decision-making in international economic relationsThe weakening of multilateralism and emergence of a multipolar systemThe continued importance of policy processes in responding to these challenges andCase studies to illustrate how this economic diplomacy is affected by different domestic and international settingsThis book will be of interest to scholars and students of the decision-making processes in foreign economic policy, including those studying international relations, government, politics and economics. It will also appeal to practitioners, those working in NGOs and others wishing to understand how decisions are taken and negotiations conducted.

米中間の技術競争
Chow, Peter C. Y. (ed.), Technology Rivalry Between the USA and China. (Palgrave Studies in Global Security) 431 pp. 2025:2 (Palgrave Macmillan, UK) <739-171>
ISBN 978-3-031-76168-3 hard ¥32,952.- (税込) EUR 139.99 *

This book addresses the geopolitics and geoeconomics of technological rivalry between the world's two great powers: the USA and China. It focuses on the semiconductor industry, which, owing to its dual use in civilian and defence sectors, is critical to economic and national security interests. A diverse set of contributions from renowned scholars span wide-ranging topics to holistically analyze contemporary USA-China national security through a technological lens: the shifting trade and technology policy in the USA; the Chip-4 alliance as an industrial cartel; technology sanctions and the voice of high-tech industry in the USA; the race for digital sovereignty in the Gulf region and in Africa; Japan's grand strategy vis-a-vis semiconductors; a critical assessment of China's achievement on its self-sufficiency and effort in reducing its reliance on foreign supplies; the significance and the strategy of Taiwan's semiconductor in the future, as well as how Taiwan can advance its national security through its status as a powerhouse of semiconductors; Korea's semiconductor policy in response to international technology rivalry; India's pursuit of semiconductors; and a close investigation of decoupling and hostility between the two great powers.

国家安全保障、重要インフラ、対外投資の安全保障化の政治経済
Godzimirski, Jakub M. / Andersen, Morten Skumsrud (eds.), The Political Economy of National Security, Critical Infrastructure and Securitization of Foreign Investments. (International Political Economy Series) 174 pp. 2025:2 (Palgrave Macmillan, UK) <739-172>
ISBN 978-3-031-71403-0 hard ¥30,598.- (税込) EUR 129.99 *

This book examines how new flows of foreign direct investments from autocracies are framed, their effects, and the policy responses to them, within the context of challenges to the international liberal order. Chapters address thematic and regional issues, from national investment controls and threat perceptions to China and Russia's responses. Collectively, they explore a new dynamic in international politics: the securitization of money crossing borders. Historically, foreign investments operated under minimal global regulation, based on the assumption that they were beneficial, and profit driven. However, the past decade has witnessed a radical shift in approaches to foreign investments due to changing investment patterns and the entry of state-sponsored actors into this traditionally unregulated realm. China and Russia are seen to leverage foreign investments to advance their long-term economic and political objectives. The book comprehensively examines the subsequent repositioning of foreign investment policy and its consequences for national and international politics.

アメリカの中国に対する永続する経済力の優位性
Vagle, Ben A. / Brooks, Stephen G., Command of Commerce: America's Enduring Economic Power Advantage over China. 280 pp. 2025:4 (Oxford U. Pr., US) <738-214>
ISBN 978-0-19-780229-8 hard ¥20,582.- (税込) US$ 99.00 *
ISBN 978-0-19-780230-4 paper ¥6,234.- (税込) US$ 29.99 *

The conventional wisdom has held that China's economic power is very close to America's and that Washington cannot undertake a broad economic cutoff of China without hurting itself as much, or more. In Command of Commerce, Ben A. Vagle and Stephen G. Brooks show the conventional wisdom is wrong on both fronts. The authors argue that America's economic power has been underestimated because conventional economic measures have ignored America's unprecedented control over the world's largest multinational corporations. They further argue that China's economic power has been overestimated due to Beijing's manipulation of its economic data and measurement issues presented by China's uniquely structured economy. The authors also show Washington could impose massive, disproportionate harm on Beijing if it imposed a broad economic cutoff on China in cooperation with its allies or via a distant naval blockade. Across six scenarios, China's short-term economic losses from a broad cutoff range from being 5 to 11 times higher than America's. And in the long run, America and almost all its allies would return to previous economic growth levels; in contrast, China's growth would be permanently degraded.

de Toledo Piza, Douglas, Beyond Informality: How Chinese Migrants Transformed a Border Economy. (Globalization in Everyday Life) 208 pp. 2025:8 (Stanford U. Pr., US) <737-291>
ISBN 978-1-5036-4191-4 hard ¥22,869.- (税込) US$ 110.00
ISBN 978-1-5036-4331-4 paper ¥5,821.- (税込) US$ 28.00

Chinese migrants are playing increasingly large, stratified roles in the informal economies of South America. One of the clearest examples of this phenomenon is in the region's largest informal economy of counterfeit and smuggled goods, spanning from Ciudad del Este, the Paraguayan border city, to Sao Paulo, Brazil's largest metropolis. Here, Chinese vendors, on the one hand, are some of the most marginalized workers facing a doubly difficult landscape due to their precarious immigration status and their illegal economic activities. They bear the brunt of working on the margins of the law, and as a result do not always reap the benefits of their own labor. A transnational elite of Chinese businesspeople, on the other hand, profits and profiteers from the booming market. They leverage their economic, social, and political power to bend the law to their favor and get away with irregularities, violations, and criminal behavior. In Beyond Informality Douglas de Toledo Piza reveals the complex ways these actors interact with each other, and how the law shapes those interactions. He argues that structural inequalities in the global economy push Chinese migrants to South America, while placing them, surprisingly, in positions to overhaul markets and tip the scales of deep-seated power structures in the global South.

戦争における貿易
Grinberg, Mariya, Trade in War: Economic Cooperation across Enemy Lines. (Cornell Studies in Security Affairs) 264 pp. 2025:8 (Cornell U. Pr., US) <737-292>
ISBN 978-1-5017-8244-2 hard ¥9,968.- (税込) US$ 47.95

Trade in War is an urgent, insightful study of a puzzling wartime phenomenon: states doing business with their enemies. Trade between belligerents during wartime should not occur. After all, exchanged goods might help enemies secure the upper hand on the battlefield. Yet as history shows, states rarely choose either war or trade. In fact, they frequently engage in both at the same time. To explain why states trade with their enemies, Mariya Grinberg examines the wartime commercial policies of major powers during the Crimean War, the two World Wars, and several post-1989 wars. She shows that in the face of two competing imperatives-preventing an enemy from increasing its military capabilities, and maintaining its own long-term security through economic exchange-states at war tailor wartime commercial policies around a product's characteristics and war expectations. If a product's conversion time into military capabilities exceeds the war's expected length, then trade in the product can occur, since the product will not have time to affect battlefield outcomes. If a state cannot afford to jeopardize the revenue provided by the traded product, trade in it can also occur. Grinberg's findings reveal that economic cooperation can thrive even in the most hostile of times-and that interstate conflict might not be as easily deterred by high levels of economic interdependence as is commonly believed. As great power competition heats up, Trade in War compels us to recognize that economic ties between states may be insufficient to stave off war.

Tshikovhi, Ndivhuho / Netswera, Fulufhelo et al. (eds.), The Multilateralism of the New Development Bank on the Sustainable Economic Growth in BRICS Nations and Beyond. 292 pp. 2025:3 (Emerald, UK) <737-237>
ISBN 978-1-83662-293-2 hard ¥22,869.- (税込) US$ 110.00 *

Founded in 2015 as an alternative to the World Bank, the BRICS New Development Bank (NDB) offers vital financial resources for its member nations and supports development in emerging and developing economies. The Multilateralism of the New Development Bank on the Sustainable Economic Growth in BRICS Nations and Beyond brings together diverse perspectives to assess the NDB's effectiveness and its role in promoting global sustainability. It examines the BRICS Multilateral Cooperation and Co-Financing Agreement for Sustainable Development, highlighting projects focused on climate change mitigation, sustainable infrastructure, renewable energy, and the preservation of natural resources. Suitable for bankers, development analysts, policymakers, NGOs and students, this book offers crucial insights into the evolving landscape of global development finance.

中国・EU経済関係
van der Linden, Rene W. H. / Lasak, Piotr, Sino-EU Economic Relations: Balancing De-risking Strategy with Global Cooperation and Competition. 197 pp. 2025:3 (Palgrave Macmillan, UK) <737-245>
ISBN 978-3-031-71813-7 hard ¥9,412.- (税込) EUR 39.99 *

This Palgrave Pivot book analyses the current state of economic and financial relations between China and the European Union. It illustrates the 'de-risking' strategy that informs much of financial policy between China and the EU and argues that this differs from the policy of 'decoupling' that characterizes the US approach towards China. Exploring how the EU positions itself in the context of a trade and tech race between the US and China, the book sketches out a range of geopolitical challenges for Europe as it navigates current and future scenarios in global economic cooperation and competition. It discusses the concept of 'strategic autonomy' for the EU and explores barriers to achieving this as well as options for re-shaping relations with China. The book provides an excellent overview for researchers and policy-makers of Sino-EU economic relations today and sets them firmly in the contexts of the post-pandemic world with new global value chains, rapid technological development, and evolving environmental challenges.

中国とグローバル経済ガバナンス第1巻：中国の一帯一路イニシアチブ及びAIIBとグローバル経済ガバナンス
G. Cai, Kevin / Li, Yitan / Guo, Sujian (eds.), China and Global Economic Governance. Volume I: China's BRI & AIIB and Global Economic Governance. (Politics and Development of Contemporary China) 195 pp. 2025:2 (Palgrave Macmillan, UK) <736-294>
ISBN 978-3-031-73211-9 hard ¥32,952.- (税込) EUR 139.99

A novel, pressing, and challenging issue has emerged in international political economy in recent decades following the rapid rise of Chinese economic power, that is, how to accommodate China as a new economic superpower within the existing structure of global economic governance. This has become not only a highly contentious geopolitical and geoeconomic issue that is complicating already complex relations between major powers, particularly between China and the USA but also a heated issue of scholarly debate in the academia. It is within this context that the editors have decided to collect some relevant articles on this topic that have been published in some of Springer Nature's journals in recent years and turn them into two edited volumes under the title of China and Global Economic Governance. Volume I explores how China's two initiatives of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) have been bringing implications on geopolitics and geoeconomics in general and on global economic governance in particular. Volume II examines how China's active engagement in the BRICS, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), and the Group of 20 (G20) has helped shape the development of these groupings and impacted not only geopolitics and geoeconomics at both regional and global levels but also global economic governance

アフリカにおける中国の対外直接投資の政治経済
Mamo, Ayalew, The Political Economy of Chinese FDI in Africa: Productive FDI and Industrialisation. (Palgrave Studies in African and Development Economics) 363 pp. 2025:1 (Palgrave Macmillan, UK) <736-296>
ISBN 978-3-031-74876-9 hard ¥30,598.- (税込) EUR 129.99 *

This book provides unique insight into Chinese foreign direct investment (FDI) in Africa. With a particular focus on Ethiopia, it examines the impact of FDI on Africa's industrial and manufacturing sector and the potential for productive FDI to advance industrialisation and create jobs for a large and young labour market. The creation of government policies and an institutional framework for the management of FDI is also examined, alongside lessons that can be learnt from policies that were less successful.This book offers a comparative perspective on FDI to highlight the forms of government intervention that maximise the economic benefits of FDI. It will be relevant to students, researchers, and policymakers interested in development economics and the political economy.

世界経済　2025年
CEPII, L'economie mondiale 2025. (Reperes. Economie) 127 p. 2024 (La Decouverte, FR) <736-332>
ISBN 978-2-348-08485-0 paper ¥2,589.- (税込) EUR 11.00 *

協力の複雑性－グローバル経済ガバナンスの次のレベル
Clark, Richard, Cooperative Complexity: The Next Level of Global Economic Governance. 195 pp. 2025:4 (Cambridge U. Pr., UK) <736-334>
ISBN 978-1-009-56389-5 hard ¥24,029.- (税込) GB￡ 85.00 *

Over the course of the twentieth century, states engaged in cooperation through international organizations at unprecedented levels. However, the twenty-first century has featured the emergence of next-level forms of cooperation: international organizations working together. This pattern is especially apparent among economic international organizations, which often pool resources and expertise to jointly implement programs in member state territories. Cooperative Complexity argues that such cooperation is politically efficient but not necessarily economically efficient; it helps geopolitically aligned organizations enforce their preferred policies but can drive inefficient economic outcomes. Combining a general theoretical model with quantitative, qualitative, and experimental research designs, this book disentangles the complex ties that connect international organizations. In doing so, it reveals how a deeper understanding of the supply side of international finance is critical for gaining insights about the form, effectiveness, and likely future of global economic governance.

Englund, Chase C., The Politics of Attracting Investment: Authoritarianism, Political Competition, and the International Market for Capital. (Contributions to Economics) 348 pp. 2025:1 (Springer, GW) <736-335>
ISBN 978-3-031-74950-6 hard ¥30,598.- (税込) EUR 129.99 *

This book provides a tour through a novel theoretical approach to understanding the political economy of authoritarianism and the international market for capital investment. As the author demonstrates through an extensive series of analysis, success in attracting investment (and ultimately fostering growth) lies with the ability of the state to reduce investors' uncertainty. The author explores the market for FDI in nondemocratic states and finds that those states which feature reduced competition over policy between "economic elites" are more likely to attract investment inflows. However, these inflows are the result of incentives provided as private benefits for incumbent elites, and tend to result in concentrated inflows. In Part II, this is contrasted with the way democratic states attract investment through institutional protections and public benefits. In this way, the author uncovers that authoritarian and democratic states achieve investor confidence through "alternate paths to predictability", one based on eliminating opposition through political consolidation and the other based on impartial rules and legal protections designed to constrain the excesses of political competition. The theory's central premise, that the concentration of economic influence with fewer "economic elites" is corrosive to political competition and institutional quality, carries huge significance for the study of both authoritarian and democratic governance quality.

Aranitou, Valia / Manioudis, M. / Angelakis, A. (eds.), The Economic Impact of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises: Analytical Approaches to Growth and Innovation Challenges Amid Crises in Europe. (Palgrave Studies in the Future of European Societies and Economies) 286 pp. 2025:1 (Palgrave Macmillan, UK) <736-274>
ISBN 978-3-031-74553-9 hard ¥25,890.- (税込) EUR 109.99 *

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) play a vital role in the global and European economy. This book offers readers an enhanced theoretical overview of key features of SMEs to help economists and policymakers address emerging challenges within policy frameworks. The book considers the latest trends and provides holistic perspectives on recent evidence in the performance and economic growth challenges of SMEs. It also highlights the business environment and landscape in Europe today. Chapters explore aspects regarding the policy implications, while reflecting on the underlying issues SMEs have when it comes to their access to finance, technology, innovation, green and digital transition, internationalization, and growth.

デジタル時代における貨幣の地経学
Bilotta, Nicola, The Geoeconomics of Money in the Digital Age. (Trends and Perspectives in International Politics) 92 pp. 2024:11 (Routledge, UK) * paper 2026 <735-210>
ISBN 978-1-032-81216-8 hard ¥14,131.- (税込) GB￡ 49.99 *
ISBN 978-1-032-81699-9 paper ¥5,650.- (税込) GB￡ 19.99

In a more contentious world economy, where trade and finance are increasingly interlinked with economic security and geopolitical considerations, questions arise about the underpinnings of the US dollar's global leadership. For decades, the US dollar has reigned supreme, serving as a powerful tool of US foreign policy. However, history shows that currency dominance can shift with global power dynamics. Will China or another power rise to challenge the US-led system? Will the international monetary system experience a process of fragmentation, or will a new global order emerge? Will financial technology ease such a change? This book delves into the intricate web of how three forces - economic dislocation, evolving geopolitical relations and technology - could potentially foster transformations in the international monetary system. Adopting a multidisciplinary lens, it analyses the strategic elements that might compel major international powers to instigate change or solidify the current equilibrium. While there are no definitive answers on the future, the book provides readers with the key tools to understand the major factors influencing possible changes in the international finance system.

中国の対外直接投資の国際政治経済
Gaoyan, Qiuyu, International Political Economy of Chinese Outward Foreign Direct Investment. 193 pp. 2024:11 (Palgrave Macmillan, UK) <734-213>
ISBN 978-981-9749-99-7 hard ¥30,598.- (税込) EUR 129.99 *

This book centers on the political economy behind the internationalization of Chinese multinational enterprises (MNEs). Special attention has been given to the role of political-sided considerations and state policies in their investment strategies during the "stable period" (2006 to 2017) when Chinese Outward Foreign Direct Investment (OFDI) witnessed substantial growth, even as the entire world was relatively friendly towards Chinese MNEs. The author uses scientific methods to develop Country Political Risk Index (CPRI)-the first composite index that captures how Chinese MNEs perceive political risk in host countries when making investment decisions, applies it to China Global Investment Tracker (CGIT) dataset developed by American Enterprise Institute (AEI) and interprets the reasons behind the political risk distribution of Chinese OFDI from the standpoint of China's holistic approach to national security. Offering by a young scholar with practical experience in business consultancy and M&A projects, this book can help researchers, diplomats and business people better understand how China's FDI-related policies empowered Chinese MNEs to venture overseas and emboldened them in the face of unstable investment environments.