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International Political Economy of Advanced Industrial Societies

Paper money on a white table, coins strewn on top.

A collection of different currencies: U.S. dollar ($), Euro (€), Great Britain pound (£), Danish krone (Kr), Czech koruna (Kč). (Image courtesy of Jan Brasna.)

Instructor(s)

MIT Course Number

17.424

As Taught In

Spring 2007

Level

Graduate

Course Description

This graduate class is designed as a PhD-level overview of international political economy (IPE), with an emphasis on the advanced industrial countries. The syllabus is divided into three sections: international trade; international monetary and financial relations (including foreign direct investment); and security.