PS 554 International Political Economy

A study of the contending theories of international political economy: power and interdependence, Regime Theory, dependency, integration, and functionalism, as well as the ideologies of political economy-the liberal, national, and Marxist perspectives. Also considered are the politics of trade, aid, and investment. Also offered for undergraduate-level credit as PS 454 and may be taken only once for credit. Expected preparation: PS 205 or PS 441.