Objectives
The major in International
Political Economy prepares students for careers in government, international
organizations, international business, or private foundations; for further
study in international economics and politics; and for constructive citizenship
in a world of increasing interdependence. The major is designed for students
with broad interests in international studies.
Students focus on
the interaction between politics and economics in comparative and international
settings. They examine the possibilities and constraints furnished by social
structures, institutions, ideologies, and culture within and across societies,
and they look at the interplay of economic and political forces in the world
arena.
Students are introduced to the field in
their junior year when they take introduction to International Political Economy,
a course emphasizing theoretical foundations. They draw upon this body of theory
as they undertake a research experience option during the senior year.
Competency in a foreign language or study
outside the United States is required.
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