International Political Economy ((4 Credits))

Catalog description

Learn about the growing interdependence of global economic and political problems over last 25 years. Explore why the current set of global problems cannot be understood as just international politics or international economics. Focus on a complex multidisciplinary approach to study the causes and effects of globalization of markets. Topics include the nature and main theories of international political economy; the national systems of political economy; the evolution of international trade; the evolution of international financial system; the state and multinationals; the state and economic development; the political economy of regional integration; the nation-state in the global economy; the governance in the global economy. International Finance provides a deeper focus on the financial aspects of the international economic system. International Economics examines international trade, but without the political and institutional perspectives. Highly Recommended (not required):  A course in economics or, equivalent. This course was previously BME-214424  International Political Economy.