Politics of Global Finance

(3 Credit Hours) · Undergraduate

Cross-border financial flows are one of the most important aspects of contemporary globalization. This course explores their effects on domestic and international politics. Do multinational corporations consider political factors when deciding whether or not to invest in a country? And how do their investments impact a country's development? Does the international bond market influence what policies governments can undertake? Why does the Chinese government want to control its exchange rate and how does that affect American interests? Could the 2008 financial crisis happen again? Is increased exposure to international financial flows responsible for the growth of populist movements in the United States and Europe? In addition to engaging with these questions through the readings and class discussion, students will develop their own research project based on personal interests.