International Political Economy of Advanced Industrial Societies

As taught in: Spring 2007

Paper money on a white table, coins strewn on top.

A collection of different currencies: U.S. dollar ($), Euro (€), Great Britain pound (£), Danish krone (Kr), Czech koruna (Kč). (Image courtesy of Jan Brasna.)

Instructors:

Prof. David Singer

MIT Course Number:

17.424

Level:

Graduate

Course Description

This graduate class is designed as a PhD-level overview of international political economy (IPE), with an emphasis on the advanced industrial countries. The syllabus is divided into three sections: international trade; international monetary and financial relations (including foreign direct investment); and security.