The diversity and complexity associated with the increasing globalization and integration of economies require a familiarity with information technology and terminologies associated with international business. The Dictionary of International Business Terms will be valuable to students and professionals in all areas of business who need to keep abreast of this rapidly changing environment. Over 2,000 terms are defined with examples, charts and illustrations. Additional key areas covered include: global accounting and taxation; exports and imports; global trade, law, and regulations; international organizations; international finance, banking, and investments; economic and business strategies; and management of multinational corporations.

Jae K. Shim, Ph.D., is a Professor of Business Administration at California State University, Long Beach. Joel G. Siegel, Ph.D., CPA, is a management consultant to international businesses and Professor of Accounting, Finance, and Information Systems at Queens College. Marc H. Levine, Ph.D., CPA, is an accounting and financial consultant to multi-national companies, and is a Professor of Accounting and Information Systems at Queens College.

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS ABOUT THE AUTHORS HOW TO USE THIS BOOK DEFINITIONS APPENDIX A EXPORT PERIODICALS APPENDIX B OTHER INFORMATION SOURCES APPENDIX C STATISTICAL INFORMATION APPENDIX D INTERNET ON INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS AND TRADE APPENDIX E MONETARY UNITS APPENDIX F SOURCES FOR ASSISTANCE IN CONDUCTING BUSINESS