Module Code - Title:
EC4437
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INTERNATIONAL POLITICAL ECONOMY
Year Last Offered:
2025/6
Hours Per Week:
Grading Type:
N
Prerequisite Modules:
EC4101
EC4111
EC4102
EC4112
Rationale and Purpose of the Module:
MODULE OUTLINE. This is an exploration of the relationships between economic and political forces at the global level. An understanding of the main issues confronting us is a prerequisite to finding solutions to these global problems. A fundamental assumption is that economic issues significantly influence political decisions and vice versa: it is no longer possible to separate one area of study from the other. This module seeks to provide the student with a balanced and objective analysis of the main issues confronting the world economy and through the use of economic theory, historical evidence and objective analysis seeks to distinguish between fact and fiction.
Syllabus:
The primary objective of the module is to explore the key issues that confront the world economy. It will examine globalisation, trade, the international monetary system, economic crises, foreign direct investment, the rise of the global south, overseas aid, the implications of artificial intelligence and climate change.
Learning Outcomes:
Cognitive (Knowledge, Understanding, Application, Analysis, Evaluation, Synthesis)
On completion of this modules students will be able to:
• Critically assess the theoretical basis of global economic issues and the debates surrounding them.
• Identify current economic issues and challenges facing the global economy.
• Analyse the economic problems confronting less developed countries
Affective (Attitudes and Values)
On completion of this module students will be able to:
• Appreciate the role government policy can play in the global economy
• Express an opinion on prevailing issues within the global economy
Psychomotor (Physical Skills)
N/A
How the Module will be Taught and what will be the Learning Experiences of the Students:
The module is delivered through a series of lectures as well as private study hours. Students undertaking this course must be prepared to undertake significant reading. Each lecture demands a single reading. Students are required to do the reading before class. Slides will be made available after class. Each lecture will be a mixture of multimedia presentations on key concepts and issues within the global political economy. Discussion of recent developments and research papers related to the global economy are incorporated into the module.
Research Findings Incorporated in to the Syllabus (If Relevant):
Prime Texts:
Jeffrey A. Frieden, David A. Lake and J. Lawrenze Boze
(2017)
International Political Economy: Perspectives on Global Power and Wealth (6th ed.)
, W.W. Norton and Company
Thomas Oatley (2019)
International Political Economy (6th ed.)
, International Political Economy (6th ed.)
Other Relevant Texts:
Programme(s) in which this Module is Offered:
BBBUSTUFA - BUSINESS STUDIES
BBBSFRUFA - FRENCH
BBBSGEUFA - GERMAN
BBBSJAUFA - JAPANESE
BAECSOUFA - Economics and Sociology
BSECMSUFA - Economics and Mathematical Sciences
BAPPADUFA - Politics and Public Administration
BAJOHOUFA - JOINT HONOURS
BLLAPLUFA - (LAW PLUS)
BAHPSSUFA - History, Politics, Sociology and Social Studies
Semester(s) Module is Offered:
Autumn
Module Leader:
Ciaran.m.casey@ul.ie