Principles of International Trade and Payments

Based on the syllabus of the Institute of Export and the author's international banking experience, this book tackles a technical and vital area with exemplary clarity. It presents a guide to the life-cycle of an export, looking at: The entire transaction, from order to payment The risks at each stage and the professional solutions The impact of global economic developments, from Third World debt to the creation of the single European market How changes in the pattern of world trade affect exporters A major strength of this book lies in its use of case studies to simplify technical issues and the author's emphasis on best 'professional' practice. It is an ideal for those taking professional examinations in this field and for executives in export-driven businesses. Principles of International Trade and Payments is in the Principles of export guidebooks series, published in association with the Institute's of Export, each of which covers a core area in the Institute's internationally renowned membership qualification. The series editor, Michael Brooke, is one of the world's leading authors on international business and export management, having written over 20 books in the field. Other titles in series are: Principles of Marketing Principles of International Marketing Principles of International Physical Distribution Principles of Management in Export Principles of Law Relating to Overseas Trade Principles of International Marketing ResearchBriggs, Peter D. is the author of 'Principles of International Trade and Payments' with ISBN 9780631191636 and ISBN 0631191631.