Seminar in Intl Political Eco

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This course introduces students to the study of International Political Economy (IPE). It explores the dynamic ways in which markets, states, and societies interact with one another, within a context of increasing international economic interdependence. The course combines a focus on the main theoretical and methodological approaches used in the study of IPE with the analysis of historical and contemporary issues. It also examines the origins of this sub-discipline, and its relationship to Economics, International Relations, and Political Science. The course will also cover topics such as trade and production, money and finance, globalization, development, poverty, and North-South relations.