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Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Intro. to International Political Economy
Module Code	LG125
School	School of Law & Government
Online Module Resources
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Michael Breen Semester 2: Michael Breen Autumn: Michael Breen
Module Teacher	Stephanie Rickard
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	10
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

International political economy (IPE) is a subject that bridges the disciplines of economics and political science. It focuses on how and why countries integrate themselves into the global economy, and how openness and participation in the global economy affects individuals, countries, and national policies. This course introduces students to the substantive issues that IPEexamines, including the politics of trade, finance, exchange, and economic development.

Learning Outcomes

1. Analyse the interaction of politics and macroeconomics in the international arena.
2. Compare, contrast and evaluate contending theoretical approaches in the field of International Political Economy
3. Appraise the history of trade and international capital flows in the Atlanticeconomy from the late-19th century to present
4. Describe and evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of contending theoretical approaches to the study of international institutions such as the World Bank and IMF
5. Evaluate the interactive relationship between domestic politics and the international economic system.

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Total Workload: 0

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Intro to IPE.
The International Trade System.

US and EU Trade Policy.
The International Monetary System.

Financial Crises in Developing Countries.
The Global Financial Crisis.

Multinational Companies and Foreign Direct Investment.
Development.

Debt.
International Organizations.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date

Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

Balaam and Veseth: 2008, Introduction to International Political Economy, Pearson, New York,
Thomas Oatley: 2009, International Political Economy: Interests and Institutions in the Global Economy, Pearson, New York,

Other Resources

None

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