International Political Economy

Catalog description

Examines the relationship between the state and the economy and explores the interaction of power or authority and markets. Examines whether economic activity is to benefit individual consumers, promote social welfare goals, or to maximize national power. Looks at specific issues such as globalization, competition among industrialized countries, economic development in poorer countries, the function of intergovernmental organizations, roles of multinational corporations, and the international monetary and trade systems. No prerequisite. (Offered every even spring term.)