International Political Econom

3 Credits · Level: Undergraduate

The purpose of this course is to familiarize students with current issues and debates in the field of international political economy. Students will gain familiarity with debates regarding the relationship between power and wealth, the politics and institutions of international trade and finance, economic development; the political aspects of financial crises, questions of market failure, sustainable development and environmental management, and the relationship between the global political economy and international security. They will be encouraged to apply these theories and concepts to contemporary issues and problems. For more details on this course, please visit: http://www9.georgetown.edu/faculty/jrv24/GOVT_288.html This course has been renumbered, effective Fall 2014. A student who earned credit for GOVT 288 International Political Economy in a prior term should not enroll and cannot earn credit in this class.