International Political Economy 1600-SZD-PiA/NoB-IPE

Learning outcomes:
Knowledge:
Knows and understands:
- the place of MEP in the science of international relations,
- basic theories in the field of MEP,
- the main principles of the functioning of the world economy,
- economic globalization processes
Skills:
Is able to:
- analyze the impact of economic factors on international relations and the policies of individual countries,
- independently formulate views on MEP using scientific argumentation,
Social competence
Is able to:
- is prepared to work in the field of international political economy,
- is characterized by a thoughtful assessment and the ability to draw conclusions from current international events,
- actively participates in the discussion

Description of requirements related to participation in classes, including the permitted number of explained absences:
Participation in the classes is compulsory; only one absence is possible (2 hours of the seminar); obligation to read the indicated literature

Principles for passing the classes and the subject (including resit session):
Students will be graded on the basis of class activity, presentation of recommended literature and writing a review of the selected book about IPE (4000 characters)

Methods for the verification of learning outcomes:
Ongoing verification during classes and evaluation of the review.
Evaluation criteria
The final grade consists of: class activity 35%, presentation grade 40%, review grade 25%.

I
M. Webb, S. Knesner, Hegemonic Stability Theory: An Empirical Assesement, Review of International Studies, 1989, no. 15, pp.183-198.
O. Young, International Regimes: Toward a New Theory of Institutions, World Politics, 1986, no. 1, pp.104-122.
J. Dicicco, J. Levy, Power Shifts and Problem Shifts: The Evolution of the Power Transition Research Program, Journal of Conflict Resolution, 1999, no. 6, pp. 675-704.
R. Gilpin, The Theory of Hegemonic War, The Journal of Interdisciplinary History, 1988, no.4, pp. 591-613.

II
M. Lind, The Return of Geoeconomics, The National Interest, 2019, no. 6
N. Phillips (ed.), Globalizing International Political Economy, Palgrave 2005, chapter 3: The Study of Governance in a Global Political Economy (pp.55-82), chapter 9: The International Political Economy of Regionalism (pp. 221-246).
J. Mearsheimer, Bound to Fail. The Rise and Fall of the Liberal International Order, International Security, 2019,no 4, pp. 7-50.
Nana de Graaff, China’s Rise in Liberal World Order in Transition, Review of International Political Economy, 2020, no. 2, pp. 191-212.

III
L.Benabdallah, C. Murillo-Zamora, V.Adetula, Global South Perspective on International Relations Theory, https://www.e-ir.info/2017/11/19/global-south-perspectives-on-international-relations-theory/.
E. Jorgensen, M.A. Pollack, B. Rosamond, Handbook of European Union Politics, SAGE Publications, 2006, chapter 27: The EU and IPE: trade, aid and monetary policy.
Vaibhav Abnave, Europe's South and Global South: Historical Difference and Global Conjuncture, Social Scientist, Vol. 44, No. 9/10 (September–October 2016), pp. 35-45.

IV
L.Benabdallah, C. Murillo-Zamora, V.Adetula, Global South Perspective on International Relations Theory, https://www.e-ir.info/2017/11/19/global-south-perspectives-on-international-relations-theory/.
E. Jorgensen, M.A. Pollack, B. Rosamond, Handbook of European Union Politics, SAGE Publications, 2006, chapter 27: The EU and IPE: trade, aid and monetary policy.
Vaibhav Abnave, Europe's South and Global South: Historical Difference and Global Conjuncture, Social Scientist, Vol. 44, No. 9/10 (September–October 2016), pp. 35-45.

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