The purpose of this book is to introduce students to real-life issues in international economics. The sections of the book are: (1) The Advantages of Trade; (2) Judging NAFTA; (3) Does Globalization Benefit Poor Countries?; (4) Pocket Guide to International Financial Institutions; (5) What Do You Know about the WTO?; (6) Free Trade and Shifting Jobs; (7) Who Should Get the Aid?; (8) The Problem of Debt; (9) Understanding Exchange Rates; (10) Resolving Financial Crisis.