What is International Economics about? a International economics deals with economic interactions that occur between independent nations The role of governments in regulating international trade and investment is substantial(重要的) Analytically, international markets allow governments to discriminate against a subgroup of companies Governments also control the supply of currency There are several issues that recur throughout the study of international economics Copyright C 2003 Pearson Education, Inc Slide 1-3Copyright © 2003 Pearson Education, Inc. Slide 1-3 ▪ International economics deals with economic interactions that occur between independent nations. • The role of governments in regulating international trade and investment is substantial（重要的）. • Analytically, international markets allow governments to discriminate against a subgroup of companies. • Governments also control the supply of currency. ▪ There are several issues that recur throughout the study of international economics. What is International Economics About?