The World Economy in the Information Age : Reflections on the New International Political Economy

This important new book by four leading authorities in the field of international political economy highlights the key changes in the global economy over the last three decades and analyses how these have affected the growth potential, development strategies and interconnectedness of nation-states.

Particular attention is given to the impact of the revolution in information technologies on the organisation of production and to the economic consequences of the political disintegration of the Soviet bloc.