Table of Contents

1. Introduction; 2. The forms and consequences of hegemonic leadership; 3. Cooperation under hegemony; 4. International trade cooperation; 5. Interactive effects between monetary and commercial power; 6. The security card; 7. Credible threats and regional competition.

Promotional Information

Shows how America has gained from being the world's dominant power, and why its hegemonic position is likely to endure.

About the Author

Carla Norrlof is an Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of Toronto.

Reviews

'With insight and verve, Carla Norrlof makes a strong case for the durability of U.S. hegemony in the world economy. Incorporating security considerations as well as trade and monetary relations, her analysis represents International Political Economy at its best.' Benjamin J. Cohen, University of California at Santa Barbara

'This is the most interesting work on hegemony and world politics for the past 10 years. Especially impressive is Chapter 6's argument that US military power has translated into the capacity of the United States to be able to command a 'security premium', that is, an ability to attract investment from abroad that it would not enjoy were it not so powerful militarily. This is likely to stir theoretical controversy and prompt important new research. A well written, sophisticated yet accessible book.' Joseph M. Grieco, Duke University