Development in the Global Economy

Description

This course examines how international factors influence the economic policies of developing countries. We will critically evaluate different theoretical debates, with an emphasis on how cross-border flows – such as goods, capital, production, people, and pollution – influence economic policymaking in developing regions. In the process, we will address several themes that are central to understanding the politics of economic policymaking in emerging economies, including, the legacies of colonialism, trade protectionism and liberalization, globalization and the race to the bottom, the role of the state in development, and the influence of international organizations on developing countries.    Mode of Assessment: 90% Coursework, 10% Attendance and Participation