INTERNATIONAL POLITICAL ECONOMY

This field is a combined study to connect international relations to political economy. Students will study approaches to international trade and finance, and state policies affecting international trade, i.e. monetary and fiscal policies. In particular, this course will deal with the way in which political forces (states, institutions, individual actors, etc.) shape the systems through which economic interactions are expressed, and conversely the effects that economic interactions (including the power of collective markets and individuals acting both within and outside of) have upon political structures and outcomes.

Students will be provided with an overview over the main theoretical approaches to International Political Economy. Participants will furthermore have the opportunity to gain insights regarding the different issue areas of this field such as international monetary relations, international economic organizations, international trade, foreign direct investment, and international development.

Active participation is expected.Each student is required to visit the consulting hour of the instructor at least once a semester. Ideally, students fulfill this requirement when they prepare for the presentation they have to hold in this course.

No specific requirements.

Students will have the opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge in this important field of International Relations. This course will be of particular value for those students who plan to work for an international economic organization or for any other intergovernmental organization.