GLOBAL POLITICAL ECONOMY in Spring 2025 (PO3051A)

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Introduces the basic theories and practices of political economy through the lens of globalization. Discusses the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund, the OECD and the former GATT as well as the WTO. Explores the complex trade relations between Asia, Europe, and the US, and the impact of financial crisis on world markets.

Course Master: 
GLOBAL POLITICAL ECONOMY (PO3051)
Term: 
Spring 2025
Discipline: 
PO (Politics)
Credits: 
4 credits
Type: 
Regular
Level: 
Undergraduate
Can be taken twice for credit?: 
No
Exam Date: 
Monday, May 5, 2025 - 09:00
Pre-requisites: 
College Level=Junior OR PO1011CCR OR PO1012 OR PO1011GE110
Co-requisites: 
None

Professor(s)

Learning Outcomes

  1. how politics and economics interact at the global and transnational level
  2. students will learn about the main theoretical approaches to global political economy
  3. the key issues, actors and structures in global production and development today
  4. the key issues, actors and structures in global trade and finance today
  5. to develop analytical arguments about continuity and change in global political economy, especially with regard to the evolution and impact of globalization
  6. to engage constructively in discussions about political economy by substantiating normative viewpoints with empirical evidence and analytical rigor

Syllabus

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Schedule

Start Date: 
Monday, January 13, 2025
End Date: 
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
DayStart TimeEnd TimeRoom
Monday
09:00
10:20
C-505
Thursday
09:00
10:20
C-505