Economic Policies of the European Union ((3 Credits))

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The first objective of this course is to enable students to critically analyze the flow of economic, financial and political information that deals with the global economy and directly or indirectly involves the European Union. The second objective is to develop an awareness of the multi-dimensional impacts of the economic policies actually conducted by the European Union, their objectives, logic, consistency and consequences within the context of 21st Century globalized capitalism. The third objective is to enable students to assess the workings of the complex institutional framework (Commission, European Investment Bank, specialized agencies, European Central Bank, Court of Justice...) which characterizes the European Union, from the point of view of their possible careers in public service, politics, journalism, corporate sector or simply as informed global citizens. This course is a very specialized overview of the economic policies adopted by EU institutions. The applications will therefore not be covered by any other course offering. However, there may be some overlap with material taught in Money & Banking, International Finance, International Trade & Finance and Economic and Social Contexts of Globalization. However, in none of these cases will there be sufficient duplication as to consider any combination of these courses as equivalent to Economic Policies of the EU. This course is offered for our International Education program students.