Includes bibliographical references and index.

"This book emphasizes how to identify, assess, and mitigate international risks, as well as quote prices and negotiate with clients and banks. It provides a solid understanding of standard payment options and how to use them, outlining 20 critical do's and don'ts of using letters of credit. It also includes thorough coverage of the value of drafts and acceptances, the function of insurance, key financing options available to exporters, and the role of government financing programs." "Delivering complete coverage of the most common international finance tools, this book is a resource for executives, marketing officers, credit managers, accountants, finance officers, and others making export decisions."--BOOK JACKET.

A. Why a book on international trade finance? -- B. Keep your eyes open -- minimizing commercial and political risk -- C. International trade issues -- D. Recent trends -- E. Cross-border finance -- the current environment -- F. Principal participants in international trade transactions -- Pt. I. Financing short-term transactions -- 1. Cash in advance -- 2. Letter of credit -- 3. Documentary collections -- 4. Credit insurance -- 5. Open account -- 6. Consignement -- Pt. II. Term financing -- 7. Forfaiting -- 8. Medium-term loans -- 9. Government -- 10. Project finance -- 11. Countertrade.

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