International Political Economy

3 credits

A critical examination of the relationship and interaction between world politics and the international economy, including topics such as international trade, financial debt crisis, multinational corporations, foreign aid and investment. Theoretical attention will be particularly paid to hegemony and leadership theory, development and underdevelopment, regionalism and integration, international regimes and globalization. ***Prerequisite: Any 200-level PSCI course or the completion of 30 credit hours.***