International Political Economy (IPE) - Theories and Empirics
| Belegnummer | 15049 |
|---|---|
| Dozent(en) |
Natascha S. Neudorfer, Ph.D. |
| Zeit und Ort | Mi/16-18 Uhr/Oettingenstr. 67 - 169 |
Kursinhalt
The increasingly integrated global economy challenges governments to address policy making (in various policy areas) taking both the national and global dimension into consideration. Looking at where the interface of international and domestic policy making lies, this course introduces students to IPE theories in general and the growing research body in IPE. To do so, the course combines a general textbook with published articles in high ranking journals. The first part of the course will familiarize students with IPE in general and crucial actors in studying IPE - voters, parties and government. The second part of the course will then focus on political decision making in trade and monetary policy in the international context. The third part looks at effects of globalization on e.g. child labour, foreign aid, and government spending. Particularly in the second and third part we will also look at empirical testing of theoretical explanations. Learning Outcome: Students will be familiarized with various theories and evidence in IPE. Students will be able to critically review present theories in IPE and think beyond the explanatory power of the given theories. Students will learn to understand how theoretical arguments are structured and tested empirically in IPE research. Students will learn critical reading and thinking as well as linking theory and evidence. They will learn to judge the quality of a theoretical argument and the validity of real-world policy claims.
Literatur
Thomas Oatley (2010) Introduction to International Political Economy. 4th Edition. Pearson. Various articles and chapters of books will be assigned for each session. These will be made available to students.
