Goucher College 2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalogue 
    
    Oct 31, 2024  
Goucher College 2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalogue

PSC 257 - Problems in International Political Economy (4 Cr.)


This is an introductory course to the study of international political economy (IPE). This course begins with reviewing major IPE approaches such as Mercantilism, Liberalism and Marxism.  Students then evaluate the multifaceted role of international financial actors, identify key political, social and ecological factors that either hinder or help economic growth, and assess trends of protectionism and economic integration in the post-Cold War global economy. Prerequisite: PSC 150 . Fall semester.