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Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
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Module Title International Political Economy
Module Code LG589
School School of Law & Government
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Module Co-ordinatorSemester 1: Michael Breen
Semester 2: Michael Breen
Autumn: Michael Breen
NFQ level 8 Credit Rating 5
Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Compatibles None
Incompatibles None
Description
An advanced and theory-driven introduction to International Political Economy

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 international trade and capital flows 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
IPE Theory.
The International Trade System.

Explaining Trade Policy.
The International Monetary System.

Monetary and Exchange Rate Policies.
Capital Flows and Financial Crises.

Multinational Companies and Foreign Direct Investment.
IPE of Development.

IPE of Debt.
International Institutions.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment100% Examination Weight0%
Course Work Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment 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
  • Thomas Oatley: 2009, International Political Economy: Interests and Institutions in the Global Economy, 4th, Pearson, New York,
  • Jeffry A. Frieden: 2006, Global Capitalism: Its Fall and Rise in the Twentieth Century, W.W. Norton & Company, New York,
Other Resources
618, Additional reading:, 0, Students are encouraged to begin their independent literature search in the following scholarly journals: International Organization, International Studies Quarterly, World Politics, the Review of International Political Economy, the American Political Sc,
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Timetable this semester: Timetable for LG589
Date of Last Revision02-OCT-09
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