How has COVID-19 transformed the global political economy? Is globalisation responsible for the rise of populism in the West? How will the geopolitical rivalry between China and the United States shape global business? Why have governments failed to take sufficient action to prevent climate change?
The study of International Political Economy (IPE) examines the interactions between markets and politics, and aims to answer some of these important questions.
This course introduces you to the study of the dynamic interaction between the pursuit of wealth and the pursuit of power in the global economy. The course presents the key concepts and theories of IPE, and how these can be used to understand pressing empirical and economic policy questions facing policymakers and citizens in the 21st century.
Engaging with leading faculty and your peers, you will examine some of the most pressing challenges facing the world today. You will analyse key empirical cases and develop critical thinking skills to evaluate the complex relationship between markets and politics. Applying cutting-edge research, at the end of the course you will be able to formulate convincing arguments that show a comprehensive understanding of different academic debates within the field.
