Description
This course introduces students to the field of International Political Economy (IPE) – the study of economic interactions between states, markets, and societies. The course begins with a focus on some key analytical approaches before moving on to exploration of empirical issues, and debates. Key issues to be explored include: trade, international monetary relations, the recent economic crisis, global inequality, and financial regulation.
Course Objectives
Objective 1: To understand some of the core issues and debates within the field of international political economy.
Objective 2: To be able to apply analytical approaches to these core issues and to be able to develop a critical understanding of these approaches.
Mode of Instruction
The course will consist of two 2-hour lectures per week throughout the block
Study Material
A course syllabus will be made available on Brightspace.
Text book: Thomas Oatley, Internaitonal Political Economy (6th Edition).
Assessment Method
Written Exam: A final exam (65% Multiple-Choice questions and 35% Open-ended questions/essays).
The time and location of inspection and debriefing of the exam will be announced via Blackboard Brightspace no later than the publication of the grades.
Registration
See tab 'Practical Information'.