IR209: International Political Economy: States and Markets in the 21st Century
This course introduces students to the study of international political economy (IPE). It focuses on the political foundations and consequences of the contemporary world economy. Topics covered include: the impact of COVID-19, trade wars, financial crises, key international currencies (U.S. dollar, the Euro, and the Chinese Yuan), Brexit, the European Union, the World Trade Organization, regional trade agreements, central banking, economic development, the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank, climate change, and multinational corporations.