PLSC 421Analysis of International Political Economy

3 credits · Political Science · Penn State

Why and how do governments regulate cross-border flows of goods, capital, and people? What are the benefits and costs of globalization? What are the social tensions resulting from countries' integration into the world economy? This course examines the complex interplay between politics and the global economy using data and empirical analysis. It has two objectives. First, it will introduce students to topics on international trade, foreign investment and multinational corporations, international finance, economic development, etc. Second, it will teach students quantitative methods to analyze issues related to globalization. The goal of this course is to provide students with substantive knowledge and analytical skills that are necessary to understand the politics of globalization.