Browse Hierarchy INRL5001: The Global Political Economy

This module examines the global economic order and the interaction of economics and politics in shaping world affairs. The modules is divided into two parts. Part One offers an historical overview, and a range of theoretical tools through which to understand recent changes in the world economy. Part Two looks at a number of substantive debates, by discussing how politics and economics are entwined in the areas of production, finance and trade. The module concludes with a discussion of the viability of the current order.