International political economy and finance

The course provides an overview of different theoretical approaches in international political economy ranging from neoclassical mainstream perspectives to critical global political economy. Based on this, it gives a historical overview of the international financial system (from the Gold Standard to the Bretton Woods system to the current international financial architectures) and focusses on selected questions of monetary policy and international finance such as the role of the US Dollar in the global economy and its implications.

Art der Vermittlung

Präsenzveranstaltung

Art der Veranstaltung

Pflichtfach

Empfohlene Fachliteratur

Oatly, T. (2018): International Political Economy. London: Routledge.

Lern- und Lehrmethode

Lecture, discussions, case studies and group work

Prüfungsmethode

Final exam with open questions that requires students to show how they apply their knowledge in the field of international political economy (70 points). Group work and group presentations on selected case studies assess the students’ capacity to apply theoretical perspectives and to assess and evaluate different aspects and dimensions of historical and contemporary developments in the international political economy. In so doing, theories are applied to case studies (30 points).

Voraussetzungen laut Lehrplan

None

Schnellinfos

Studiengang

International Banking and Finance (Master)

Akademischer Grad

Master

ECTS Credits

3.00

Unterrichtssprache

Englisch

Studienplan

Berufsbegleitend

Studienjahr, in dem die Lerneinheit angeboten wird

2024

Semester in dem die Lehrveranstaltung angeboten wird

2 SS

Incoming

Ja

Lernergebnisse der Lehrveranstaltung

After successful completion of this course, the students can describe central aspects such as international finance and international trade and different theoretical approaches in international political economy. Moreover, students are able to explain and compare different theoretical perspectives such as neoclassical and Keynesian perspectives on the international financial architecture. Based on these theoretical perspectives, students are able to analyse historical and contemporary developments in the international political economy. In addition, students are able to assess important international dynamics such as the rise of China and the international implications.

Kennzahl der Lehrveranstaltung

0230-17-01-BB-EN-14