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2013/2014 BA-BLC_3GEG Global Economic Governance
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| Global Economic Governance |
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| Language | English |
| Exam ECTS | 7.5 ECTS |
| Type | Elective |
| Level | Bachelor |
| Duration | One Semester |
| Course period | Autumn
Changes in course schedule may occur Tuesday 11.40-14.25, week 36-41, 43-48 |
| Time Table | Please see course schedule at e-Campus |
| Min. participants | 40 |
| Max. participants | 70 |
| Study board |
Study Board for BSc og MSc in Business, Language and Culture,
BSc
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| Last updated on 07-06-2013 | |
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| At the end of the course students
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• To describe and compare relevant theories of governance and international political economy • To apply the theories to empirical issues of global governance such as trade, finance, monetary arrangements and economic development and transition • To account for the institutional structure, purpose, and functions of the studied international organizations and agencies • To draw out and critically discuss relevant policy implications |
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| No special requirements. The course is an introduction to international organizations. Theory, methodology and case studies are slowly introduced and no prior knowledge is required | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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This course examines methods by which international economic organizations seek to influence the world economy by reforming how states interact with markets. Using an approach grounded in institutional analysis and political economy, the course gives participants a thorough understanding of the institutional structure, purpose, and functions of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the World Bank, the United National Development Programme (UNDP), the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), the World Trade Organisation (WTO), the Bank for International Settlements (BIS), and private Credit Rating Agencies (CRAs). Particular attention is given to the institutional processes by which these organizations seek to reform economic sectors within an economy, and on the political and social consequences of economic transformation. We explore themes of industrial policy, finance, and private sector development assistance in developing countries before turning to case study examples from international economic organizations. We examine case study examples from a variety of IOs for this purpose. We also consider interaction between international economic organizations and advanced industrialized states. The course helps students to develop their knowledge of how international economic organizations work in theory and practice to transform global economic governance. |
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| Lectures and class room discussion | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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To be announced at Learn, but most likely:
John Ravenhill (2004) Global Political Economy, Oxford: Oxford University Press. Richard Stubbs and Geoffrey R. Underhill (2000) Political Economy and the Changing Global Order, 2nd edition, London: Macmillan. Robert Gilpin (2001) Global Political Economy, Princeton: Princeton University Press. Susan Strange (1994) States and Markets, second edition, London: Pinter Press. |
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