992227 Reframing International Political Economy

Description

In today’s globalised world an interdisciplinary understanding of International Political Economy is useful for careers across business, government, diplomacy, and the NGO sphere. Students analyse the myriad of interactions between politics and the economy in this subject, rather than technical aspects of economics. Students explore the range of actors in the global political economy, including the role of states, international organisations, and multinational corporations. These actors are analysed using a range of both traditional theories within the discipline of International Political Economy alongside critical theories to illuminate different aspects of power and politics. A range of case studies are introduced such as environmental change, international development, and the Global Financial Crisis. Students analyse key contemporary and historical case studies and make recommendations on how transnational challenges can be better addressed. The subject draws on diverse theoretical perspectives, empirical data, and case studies to provide a holistic understanding of the global economy and the critical role of governance in shaping its future.