International Political Economy

This course analyzes the role that government plays in shaping production, investment, consumption, and allocation of resources through domestic economic policy as it interacts with other states and international institutions. Students will learn about important theories of international political economy including liberalism, realism, and Marxism and become familiar with the role and history of the major institutions that have been created by states to organize international economic relations. The course also addresses the way international economic policy impacts broader social forces and tries to manage the participation of civil society in formulating policy. Open to Austin W. Marxe School of Public and International Affairs students; others with Marxe School permission.