Middlebury

IPEC 0304

Internatl Political Economy

International Political Economy
This course examines the politics of global economic relations, focusing principally on the advanced industrial states. How do governments and firms deal with the forces of globalization and interdependence? And what are the causes and consequences of their actions for the international system in turn? The course exposes students to both classic and contemporary thinking on free trade and protectionism, exchange rates and monetary systems, foreign direct investment and capital movements, regional integration, and the role of international institutions like the WTO. Readings will be drawn mainly from political science, as well as law and economics. 3 hrs. lect./disc.
Subject:
Int'l Politics & Economics
Department:
Prog in Int'l Politics & Econ
Division:
Interdisciplinary
Requirements Fulfilled:
SOC
Equivalent Courses:
PSCI 0304 *

Sections in Fall 2010, School Abroad Japan (Tokyo)