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Academic Year 2003/2004


International Political Economy
GOVT 329 FA

In this study of the politics of international economic relations, emphasis will be placed on analyzing competing theories of international political economy. Topics include trade, monetary relations, foreign direct investment, North-South relations, globalization, imperialism, migration, and the environment.

MAJOR READINGS

Joan Spero and Jeffrey Hart, THE POLITICS OF INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC RELATIONS
Robert Gilpin, U.S. POWER AND THE MULTINATIONAL CORPORATION
J. A. Hobson, IMPERIALISM
Robert Bates, MARKETS AND STATES IN TROPICAL AFRICA
Fred Block, THE ORIGINS OF INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC DISORDER
Charles Kindleberger, THE WORLD IN DEPRESSION
Rondo Cameron, A CONCISE HISTORY OF THE WORLD ECONOMY

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Three research papers.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

There are no prerequisities, but some background in macroeconomics and international economics would be helpful.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture/Discussion

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: SBS GOVT    Grading Mode: Graded   

Prerequisites: NONE

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Gallarotti,Giulio   
Times: .M.W... 11:00AM-12:20PM;     Location: PAC104
Reserved Seats:    (Total Limit: 17)
SR. major: 11   Jr. major: 6
SR. non-major: X   Jr. non-major: X   SO: X   FR: X

Special Attributes:
Curricular Renewal:    Speaking, Writing
Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-19-2004


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