International political economy

In this unit you will examine the main concepts, theories and controversies within the field of International Political Economy (IPE). You will learn about the contending approaches to international political economy and the scope of the sub-discipline. You will explore the major developments in the 20th and 21st-century political economy, such as the political and social consequences of economic globalisation in the 21st Century. Topics you will study include: trade, investment, financial systems, development, globalization, inequality, multinational corporations, and the distribution of wealth and power among countries.