• assess the explanatory power of the theoretical frameworks covered in the course and show in-depth knowledge of the chosen approach(es) in its(their) application;
• demonstrate the ability to independently ask, justify, and delimit a clear research question and to answer it in a coherent manner by using relevant theory, methods and data consistent with each other and appropriate for the unit of analysis.

The course focuses on a specialised theme in international political economy. It introduces students to the theme and to advanced theories and methods of relevance for analysing specialised problems within the theme.

Specifically, the course centres on the study of the diverse global economic agents and how they interact in building and operating in markets, and engaging with money and power. It focuses on the role of coprorations, non-governmental organisations, international organisations, and states, as well as new types of hybrid actors. In the process, the course aims to expand student understanding of economic and political processes and how these are shaped, and in turn affect, the operation of different types of public and private actors.  

The course is organised along five broad themes that aim to bring the different actors into focus and which cover a range of political, economic and societal issues that form the backdrop against which global economic actors operate: responsibility, growth, risk, asymmetries, and science.

Students are expected to develop their analytical reasoning, research and presentational skills. Students are to independently develop a research question and carry out the ensuing analysis using relevant theories, methods, and data.

 

When selecting stream courses you must choose between Research Seminar A or B as you cannot register for both.