IPE 205

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The Political Economy of International Trade and Finance

International Political Economy Undergraduate PUGET - Puget Sound

Course Description

This course trains students in the modern International Political Economy analysis of the battle between the winners and losers of economic globalization. The first part of the course focuses on political economy approaches to international trade issues, including discussions of trade policy in rich and poor countries, the role of government in assisting displaced workers, the regulation of labor standards, and the politics of multinational corporations. The second part of the course provides students with a well-rounded understanding of the political, economic and social aspects of the international financial system and financial crises.

Course Typically Offered

Offered every year.

Career

Undergraduate

Catalog Course Attributes

CO24 - SOCSCI (Social Sci and Historical), INTD - GDS (Global Development Studies GDS), INTD - IPE (International Pol Economy IPE), INTD - SPAN-HISP (Span-Hisp Int'l Stud Maj SPAN)

Min Units

1

Max Units

1

Name

Lecture

Optional Component

No

Final Exam Type

Yes