GOVT329 - International Political Economy

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International Political Economy
GOVT329 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, interdependence, imperialism and international economic organization.

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

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.

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: 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... 01:10PM-02:30PM; Location: PAC421

Reserved Seats: (Total Limit: 23)

SR. major: 12 Jr. major: 11

SR. non-major: Jr. non-major: SO: FR:

Special Attributes:

Last Updated on MAR-24-2000