"The political dimension of international monetary affairs is an important, but generally neglected, component of world politics. The authors of this excellent volume have elucidated the micro and macro aspects of this complex subject. Their book adds greatly to the understanding of the theory, conduct, and political consequences of international monetary affairs. Particularly notable features of this volume are the clarity of the writing and the theoretical foundations of this complex subject. The volume is intellectually accessible both to novices in the field and to established scholars in political economy."—Robert Gilpin, author of Global Political Economy