Market-defining since it was first introduced, International Business 9e by Charles W. L. Hill, continues to set the standard for international business textbooks. In writing the book, Charles Hill draws on his experience in teaching, writing, and global consulting to create the most thorough, up-to-date, and thought-provoking text on the market. Many issues in international business are complex, so, the text explores the pros and cons of economic theories, government policies, business strategies, organizational structures, etc. Hill's: International Businesses known for its strong emphasis on strategy and for maintaining a tightly integrated flow between chapters. Hill's book is practical in nature and focuses on the managerial implications of each topic on the actual practice of international business. The author's passion and enthusiasm for the international business arena is apparent on every page as he strives to make important theories interesting, informative, and accessible to all students.

Table of Contents

Part One Introduction and Overview

Chapter 1 Globalization Case: The Globalization of Health Care Part Two Country Differences

Chapter 2 National Differences in Political Economy

Chapter 3 Political Economy and Economic Development

Chapter 4 Differences in Culture

Chapter 5 Ethics in International Business Cases: Siemens Bribery Scandal, Walmart's Foreign Expansion, Nike: The Sweatshop Debate, Etch-A-Sketch Ethics, India's Transformation Part Three The Global Trade and Investment Environment

Chapter 6 International Trade Theory

Chapter 7 The Political Economy of International Trade

Chapter 8 Foreign Direct Investment

Chapter 9 Regional Economic Integration Cases: Logitech, The Ecuadorean Rose Industry, The European Energy Market, Global Food Prices Part Four The Global Monetary System

Chapter 10 The Foreign Exchange Market

Chapter 11 The International Monetary System

Chapter 12 The Global Capital Market Cases: Hyundai and Kia, Anatomy of a Currency Crisis, Russian Ruble Crisis and Its Aftermath Part Five The Strategy and Structure of International Business

Chapter 13 The Strategy of International Business

Chapter 14 The Organization of International Business

Chapter 15 Entry Strategy and Strategic Alliances Cases: Coca-Cola, Diebold, JCB in India, IKEA Part Six Business Operations

Chapter 16 Exporting, Importing, and Counter trade

Chapter 17 Production, Outsourcing, and Logistics

Chapter 18 Global Marketing and R&D

Chapter 19 Global Human Resource Management

Chapter 20 Accounting and Finance in the International Business Cases: Building the Boeing 787, Adopting International Accounting Standards, Li & Fung