Course Details

Country: Malta
Institution: University of Malta
Course Title: International Political Economy 1
Course Number: IRL3189
Course Description: The study-unit will give the student an introduction to International Poli.cal Economy. It focuses on the dynamics of struggle and cooperation among nations and regions as each pursues power and wealth through international economic exchange. It provides an historical overview of the development of the world economy from 1815 to the present. The historical approach to political economy helps students understand how and why major economic powers rise and fall over time. The following themes will be dealt with: What is International Political Economy? How is it different for International Politics or International Economics? How are the two related? And does one cause the other. The three theoretical traditions of IPE.
Language: English
Approved Equivalent: ECON 3---, INTS 399
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