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GOVT389

Economic Theories of International Politics
GOVT389 SP

Next Offered in 9899 SP

Theories of economics have increasingly been applied throughout the social sciences in order to explain and predict nonmarket phenomena better. This specific interdisciplinary movement has become known as Public Choice. This seminar represents a systematic study of how theories of microeconomics have been used to explain and predict international politics.

MAJOR READINGS

Robert Gilpin, WAR AND CHANGE IN WORLD
POLITICS
Bruce Russett, ed., ECONOMIC THEORIES OF INTERNATIONAL
POLITICS
Charles Kindleberger, THE WORLD IN DEPRESSION
Robert Keohane, AFTER HEGEMONY
Mancur Olson, THE RISE AND DECLINE OF NATIONS
North and Thomas, THE RISE OF THE WESTERN WORLD
Stephen Krasner, DEFENDING THE NATIONAL INTEREST
Dennis Mueller, PUBLIC CHOICE
Russel Hardin, COLLECTIVE ACTION
Bruno Frey, INTERNATIONAL POLITICAL ECONOMY

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

In-class presentations and one research paper.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Some background in microeconomics strongly recommended. Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the first class, they will be dropped from the class list. NOTE: Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form to the Registrar's Office.

COURSE FORMAT: Seminar

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UG Credit: 1.00

Prerequisites: None

Last Updated on MAR-03-1998




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