Did Globalization Fail Britain

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Did Globalization Fail Britain?This course investigates the causes and effects of the British backlash to globalization. The course is organized into two distinct parts. In part one we look at the dynamics of globalization and why it is so disruptive in most nations. In this section of the class, we look at the early years of the global regime, at the role of international institutions, the welfare and job shift over time and then finally, on the political-populist backlash. In the second half of the course, we look specifically at Britain and the origins and effects of Brexit. We review the history and politics of Britain and the EU and then the political campaign for exit. To better understand popular support for Brexit, we will look closely at public opinion polls before and after the vote. The class meets twice a week for 90-minute sessions. Students will write two papers, one for each section of the course.