POL 6320 International Political Economy

This course is a survey of the most salient theories, cases, and issue areas in the field of political economy. The field links international politics and international economics by examining systemic, national, and sub-national variables, including trade policies, industrial development, capital markets, and institutions. The course examines why some countries are so rich and others so poor by looking at development strategies, currency regimes, and international financial flows. It also addresses the issues raised by the growing power of multinational corporations over nation states and labor movements within industrial and developing countries, as well as the environmental and human challenges created by the global economy.
Credits: 3.0