International trade is vital to the well-being of the international market. No textbook suited virtually every nation, because no nation is my purpose, so I set about to write one. capable of satisfying its material needs beyond the subsistence level entirely from domestic My first task was to define my terms-tar iffs, non-tariff barriers, shipping terminology, resources. As a nation's technology advances and edu etc. As this labor progressed over many cational levels improve, heavy industry and months, it became evident there was need for manufacturing are often supplanted by serv an encyclopedic reference work which fo ice industries, as evidenced by the economies cused upon international trade. My enquiries of Europe, North America, and Japan. The having divulged no similar work in English, I shift to a service economy increases import decided to concentrate efforts upon an reliance, especially in the areas of consumer encyclopedia. products and basic industrial commodities, In selecting entries, it was my intention to such as steel. This transition creates opportu provide the reader with a cross section of nities-in the form of new markets and lower terminology of the various aspects of interna unit costs-but also begets confrontation as tional trade-marketing, taxation, shipping, lower priced imports displace domestic work law, accounting, etc. Each entry, it is hoped, is ers, and charges of unfair competition congeal sufficiently descriptive to define the topic ade into protectionist policies. quately, without extraneous detail or digres Unfortunately, the process of international sion.

With nearly 5000 terms, this is a practical summary of modern business language designed for those studying or conducting international commerce.

The diversity and complexity associated with the increasing globalization and integration of economies require a familiarity with information technology and terminologies associated with international business. The Dictionary of International Business Terms will be valuable to students and professionals in all areas of business who need to keep abreast of this rapidly changing environment. Over 2,000 terms are defined with examples, charts and illustrations. Additional key areas covered include: global accounting and taxation; exports and imports; global trade, law, and regulations; international organizations; international finance, banking, and investments; economic and business strategies; and management of multinational corporations.

Their range of dictionaries has been developed with an international audience in mind. Each contains approximately 4,000 terms with succinct, clear explanations.

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Financial World Publishing has developed a series of dictionaries on international banking and finance. As the publishing imprint of an educational institute that delivers and administers professional finance qualifications at a variety of levels around the world, they appreciate the need for and are able to deliver simplified explanations of terms in use within the global financial system for students and practitioners alike. Their range of dictionaries has been developed with an international audience in mind, and each provides succinct, clear explanations. This reference work is for those involved in import, export, transportation and the associated documentation. There are of course a huge number of codes and regulations governing international trade finance, many laid down in ICC documentation. This dictionary picks up hundreds of technical terms contained within this documentation and provides a simple explanation. In addition it features many terms concerned with international shipping rules and duties applicable in certain parts of the world.

Financial World Publishing has developed a series of dictionaries on international banking and finance. As the publishing imprint of an educational institute that delivers and administers professional finance qualifications at a variety of levels around the world, they appreciate the need for and are able to deliver simplified explanations of terms in use within the global financial system for students and practitioners alike. Over 3000 internationally recognized economics terms are given clear definitions here. Covering consumer finance, international trade, money transmission, debt, money markets and more, this should be a useful reference for students and business people alike. (International dictionary)