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International Political Economy
The objectives of this course are to:
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familiarize with the theories and dynamic linkages among markets, states and institutions, and civil society in the regional and global context;
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perceive political foundations and consequences of the contemporary world economy; and
- gain the understanding of the significance of increased transnational economics in relations between governments
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MIR 423-A |
International Political Economy |
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to: CO81: consider prevailing trends in the domestic and international politics influencing the economic relations between states. CO82: identify potential roles of the economic institutions in the working of international political landscape. CO83: research questions in international political economy and to formulate arguments in defence of a position CO84: engage in complex working of politico-economic institutions with an enhanced knowledge. |
Approach in teaching: Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Tutorials, Reading assignments, Power Point Presentation Learning activities for the students: Self-learning assignments, Effective questions, Seminar presentation, Giving tasks. |
Class test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, Solving problems in tutorials, Assignments, Presentation, Individual and group projects |
Conceptual concerns- Definitions, Nature, assumptions, Scope
Approaches: Realist; Liberal, Marxist
Global Economic Governance: WTO, IMF, GATT; NIEO
MNCs and FDI
Regionalism in International Political Economy- ASEAN, EU, NAFTA, SAFTA
Globalisation and domestic politics; States and Political actors in globalised economy
Politics of Global imbalances- global south & global north
Energy, Environment, International Migration & Technology
Essential Readings:
Ø Balaam, D., &Dillman, B. (2011). Introduction to International Political Economy (5 ed.). New Jersey: Pearson Education
Ø Cohn, T. H. (2010). Global Political Economy: Theory and Practice (5 ed.). New Jersey: Pearson Education
Ø Gilpin, R. (2000). The Challenge of Global Capitalism: The World Economy in the 21st Century. Princeton and Oxford: Princeton University Press
Ø Ravenhill, J.(2005)Global Political Economy. New York: Oxford University Press
Ø Strange, S. (1996). The Retreat of the State: The Diffusion of Power in the World Economy. New York: Cambridge University Press
Ø Baylis, J. &Smith S.(2005). The Globalization of World Politics. New Delhi: Oxford University Press
Reference Books:
Ø Baker, A. (2008).Governing Financial Globalization: International Political Economy and Multi-Level Governance. London:Routledge
Ø Burnell, P. & Randall, V. (2005). Politics in the Developing World. Oxford: Oxford University PressDunn, B. (2001).Global Political Economy: A Marxist Critique. London: Pluto Press
Ø Hoekman, B. &Kostecki M. (2009). The Political Economy of the World Trading System: The WTO and Beyond. Oxford: Oxford University Press
Ø Karns, M. &Mingst K. (2005)International Organizations: The Politics and Processes of Global Governance. New Delhi: Viva Books
Ø Narlikar, A. (2005)The World Trade Organisation: A Very Short Introduction. New Delhi: Oxford University Press
Ø World Trade Organization (2007) World Trade Report 2007 .Geneva: WTO
Ø Gilpin, R. (2001)Global Political Economy: Understanding the International Economic Order, Princeton: Princeton University Press
Ø Przeworski, A. (2003). States and Markets: A Primer in Political Economy. New York: Cambridge University Press
Ø Cohen, B. (2003) The Future of Money Princeton: Princeton University Press
Ø O’Brien & Williams (2004) Global Political Economy: Evolution and Dynamics. New York; Palgrave
E-Resources:
Ø Heywood, A. (2011). Global Politics. United Kingdom: Palgrave Macmillan. Can be retrieved from https://libgen.is/book/index.php?md5=7E0592651A3590663ACE8D32C2DB1765
Ø Baylis, J., Owens, P., Smith, S. (2020). The Globalization of World Politics: An Introduction to International Relations. United Kingdom: OUP Oxford. ( https://www.academia.edu/44890201/The_Globalization_of_World_Politics_EIGHTH_EDITION_2020)
Ø Chatterjee, A. (2010). International Relations Today: Concepts and Applications. India: Pearson. Can be retrieved from https://www.google.co.in/books/edition/International_Relations_Today_Concepts_a/5pJMUHz2gJMC?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=Chatterjee,+A.+(2010).+International+Relations+Today:+Concepts+and+Applications.+India:+Pearson.&printsec=frontcover
Ø Balaam, D., &Dillman, B. (2011). Introduction to International Political Economy (5 ed.). New Jersey: Pearson Education. Can be retrieved from https://www.pdfdrive.com/introduction-to-international-political-economy-e176116970.html
Ø The Routledge Handbook to Global Political Economy: Conversations and Inquiries. (2020). United States: Taylor & Francis. Can be retrieved from https://www.google.co.in/books/edition/The_Routledge_Handbook_to_Global_Politic/r2PdDwAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=0
Journals
Ø https://journals.sagepub.com/
