PSCI 2602
International Relations: Global Political Economy
Introduction to the international political economy. Topics may include contemporary changes in the global political economy, multinational corporations, foreign economic policy, global and regional economic institutions, environmental issues, international development and relations between rich and poor countries.
2026
Readings
- Jan. 9th Session 1: Course Details and Introductory Lecture: IPE as an academic discipline Reading:
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Topics
- – 9th 2023 – Introduction to IPE & IPE History
- – 16th 2023 – Theoretical & Methodological
- – 23rd 2023 – Globalization & Globalized Labour
- – 30th 2023 – Trade, Transnational Production
Readings
- O’Brien & Williams (2020), Chapters 3 & 4 Cohen, Benjamin (2007). “The Transatlantic Divide: Why are American and British IPE so Different?” Review of International Political Economy, 14(2): 197-219.
- O’Brien & Williams (2020), Chapter 1 Harlen, Christine Margerum (1999), “A Reappraisal of Classical Economic Nationalism & Economic Liberalism,” International Studies Quarterly, 43: 733-744.
- O’Brien & Williams (2020), Chapters 5 & 9 Strange, Susan. (1987). “The Persistent Myth of Lost Hegemony,” International Organization, 41(4): 551-574.
- O’Brien & Williams (2020), Chapters 6, 7 & 8 Sabucchi, Paola (2010). “Who is in Control of the International Monetary System?” International Affairs, 86(3): 665-80.
- O’Brien & Williams (2020) Chapter 10 & 11 Sen, Amartya (1999). “Introduction,” in Development as Freedom, Oxford: Oxford University Press: pp.
Prerequisites & course information
Prerequisite(s): second-year standing. Lectures two hours a week, tutorials one hour a week.