International Business Theories and Concepts -- Corporate Challenges -- A Philosophy of Business for the Twenty-First Century -- International Business Operations -- The Monetary System -- The Balance of Payments -- Foreign Exchange and Foreign Exchange Management -- International Trade and Business Operations -- International Trade Practices: The Parties -- The Legal Environment of International Business -- Product Warranty and Product Liability Issues -- Protection of Intellectual Assets -- International Trade Logistics -- Financing Trade: The Banking System -- Financing Trade: Payments and Collections -- International Letters of Credit -- Foreign Manufacturing and Assembly -- International Licensing and Franchising -- Strategic Alliances -- Foreign Investments -- Policy and Institutions -- Trade Regulation and Restrictions -- Investment Restrictions -- U.S. Policies: Taxation and Related Programs -- U.S. Trade and Investment Support Organizations -- International Systems and Organizations -- The U.S. Balance of Payments.