International Political Economy

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Overview

Subject area

PAF

Catalog Number

9445

Course Title

International Political Economy

Department(s)

Description

This course analyzes the role that government plays in shaping production, investment, consumption, and allocation of resources through domestic economic policy as it interacts with other states and international institutions. Students will learn about important theories of international political economy including liberalism, realism, and Marxism and become familiar with the role and history of the major institutions that have been created by states to organize international economic relations. The course also addresses the way international economic policy impacts broader social forces and tries to manage the participation of civil society in formulating policy. Open to Austin W. Marxe School of Public and International Affairs students; others with Marxe School permission.

Typically Offered

Fall, Spring, Summer

Academic Career

Graduate

Liberal Arts

No

Credits

Minimum Units

3

Maximum Units

3

Academic Progress Units

3

Repeat For Credit

No

Components

Name

Lecture

Hours

3

Requisites

029001

Course Schedule