Money and International Politics

There's a common saying that "money makes the world go round," but few people truly understand how money works. In this course you'll explore the politics of money, investigating topics such as financial crises, the role of the central banks in managing money, and the rise of cryptocurrency. You'll also learn how to write about money and politics for different audiences, everyone from scholars and policymakers to everyday people who lack basic financial expertise. If you—like many people---find money fascinating, this course is for you. This course is for first-year students and assumes no background in political science. Together we will develop a shared base of knowledge to debate the critical questions that continue to shape world politics.