BSc. in International Relations

IR 369: Politics of Money in the World Economy

This course provides an introduction to the comparative and international politics of monetary and financial relations. Topics covered include: the impact of COVID-19, financial crises, key international currencies (U.S. dollar, the Euro, and the Chinese Yuan), central banking, financial regulation, exchange rates, the operation of international capital markets and offshore finance, and the role of international institutions, including the International Monetary Fund, the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision, and the Financial Stability Board.

MSc. in International Political Economy

IR 469: Politics of Money in the World Economy

This course provides an advanced survey of the political foundations of international monetary and financial governance. Topics covered include: the impact of COVID-19, financial crises, key international currencies (U.S. dollar, the Euro, and the Chinese Yuan), central banking, financial regulation, exchange rates, the operation of international capital markets and offshore finance, and the role of international institutions, including the International Monetary Fund, the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision, and the Financial Stability Board.

M.Phil. / Ph.D. in International Relations

IR 555: International Political Economy Research Workshop

This workshop is part of the research-training programme for M.Phil / Ph.D. students working in the area of international political economy. The workshop's principal objective is to foster intellectual exchange by showcasing new and innovative work from leading and emerging scholars. Both historical and contemporary questions are addressed across a range of issues including: trade, migration, global environmental politics, international economic organisations, economic diplomacy, international finance, foreign investment, exchange rates, and monetary relations.