International Political Economy

International Political Economy (IPE) rests at the intersection of politics and the production, distribution, and consumption of scarce resources. IPE considers the flows of such production, distribution, and consumption across national borders, recognizing that not just national governments play a role, but foreign governments and international institutions must also be taken into consideration. How should governments intervene in a market-based economy? Is there room for 'benevolent' intervention by regulators and what efficiency is lost in that process? These are but a few of the questions that will be considered in this course.