<P>The fourth edition of <I>International Business Law and the Legal Environment: A Transactional Approach</I> gives business and law students a clear understanding of the legal principles that govern international business. This book goes beyond compliance by emphasizing how to use the law to create value and competitive advantage.</P><P>DiMatteo¿s transactional approach walks students through key business transactions¿from import and export, contracts, and finance to countertrade, dispute resolution, licensing, and more¿giving them both context and providing real-world applications. More concise than previous editions, this new edition also features: </P><P>¿ Added coverage of new technologies, such as smart contracts, digital platforms, and blockchain technology </P><P>¿ Discussion of businesses and sustainability, climate change, and creating a circular economy </P><P>¿ Greater focus on UNIDROIT Principles and a review of INCOTERMS 2020 </P><P>¿ Expansion of common carrier coverage