The end of the Cold War, the rapid growth of the Asia-Pacific powers, the arrival of NAFTA and the European Union, and the new GATT Accord signal an unprecedented pace of change in the global economic order. Bringing together thirty-three specially commissioned chapters by leading scholars in politics, economics, and international relations, Political Economy and the Changing Global Order provides an authoritative introduction to the theory and practice of international economic relations in the post-Cold War world. The book ranges widely, covering developments at global and regional levels, key issues and trends, and the changing policies of major states, as well as presenting a broad range of theoretical perspectives. Particular emphasis is given to the many and varied connections between the international and domestic, and political and economic, dimensions of global change. A distinguished cast of contributors brings a breadth of expertise to a coherent, accessible collection, specifically designed for use as a course text.