POLS 3405 — International Political Economy
4 semester hoursUndergraduateLectureusually offered: falltypical days: M/W/ThBostonTraditional
Addresses international political economy and how we can understand the phenomenon of globalization. Introduces the interaction between international politics and international economics in industrial countries and in developing countries. Covers several theoretical approaches to international political economy. Then analyzes some of the classic issue areas of international trade relations; foreign direct investment and outsourcing; the international monetary and financial system and the role of international institutions; debt and financial crises; and poverty and inequality. Concludes with analysis of how international political economy issues relate to governance, development, and the politics of economic reform.
Prerequisites
- one of:
- POLS 1160 (min D-) (may be taken concurrently)
- ISM 116M
Offering history
| Term | Sections | Enrolled | Capacity | Full | Open seats/section |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2023 | 1 | 47 | 48 | 98% | 1.0 |
| Spring 2025 | 1 | 40 | 40 | 100% | 0.0 |
| Fall 2025 | 1 | 38 | 38 | 100% | 0.0 |
Snapshots from scheduled scrapes — not live seat availability. "Full" can exceed 100% when sections over-enroll.
Meeting times
Share of recent sections by weekday: M 68% · T 32% · W 68% · Th 68% · F 0%
Common patterns: MWR (68% of sections), T (32% of sections) — in patterns, R means Thursday
Professors
Fall
- Kirsten Rodine Hardy (100% of students) · reviews
Spring
- Veysel Ulusoy (100% of students) · reviews
Percentages are each professor's average share of the season's enrolled students in recent terms.
Links
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