Defines 4,071 international trade, economic, banking, legal, and shipping terms. Also includes acronyms and abbreviations, an international dialing guide, regional maps of the world, world currencies, weights and measures, and resources for international trade. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Every business has its own language, lexicon and lingo, and internationial trade is no exception. Consider: ad valorem, GATT, most favored nation, NAFTA, antidumping, GSP, counter-trade, FOB, ocean bill of lading, letter of credit, FTZ, Harmonized Tariff Schedule, IMF, havala, and chaebol. International trade is a business where "I think I know" isn't good enough. What you don't know can really hurt you. The World Trade Press Dictionary of International Trade is the most respected and largest selling dictionary of trade in the world. It is in use in more than 100 countries by importers, exporters, bankers, shippers, logistics professionals, attorneys, economists, and government officials.

This new title examines international trade organizations and the agreements that govern them.

Historically relevant terms, not currently in common usage, have been included, as have foreign words and phrases that have become an integral part of our English vocabulary. A wealth of commonly used symbols, acronyms, and abbreviations also serve to make the Dictionary an incomparable desktop reference.

This reference defines the idiosyncratic terms commonly used in the international trade industry. The second half of the book lists country codes, currencies, the specifications of ocean and air freight containers, the letter of credit process, example trade documents, and other key details.

This is an accessible guide to the vocabulary used in trade negotiations. It explains about 2,500 terms and concepts in simple language. Its main emphasis is on the multilateral trading system represented by the agreements under the World Trade Organization (WTO). In addition it covers many of the trade-related activities, outcomes and terms used in other international organizations, such as the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the OECD. The last five years have seen a rapid spread in the formation of free-trade areas in all parts of the world. This dictionary allocates generous space to the vocabulary associated with such agreements. It offers clear explanations, for example, of the concepts used in the administration of preferential rules of origin. Additional areas covered include emerging trade issues and issues based particularly on developing-country concerns.

The new edition is 128 pages longer and 1/2 inch wider. There are now 12 key appendices.

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.