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International Political Economy

Code 12276
Year 3
Semester S2
ECTS Credits 6
Workload TP(60H)
Scientific area Economics
Entry requirements NA
Mode of delivery The learning process combines classroom learning, lectures and debate-based sessions, with independent study, individually or in group. These activities are supported by e-learning activities and online resources, as well as a close contact with instructor. All lectures will be based on interactive teaching and learning dynamics. Students are strongly advised to attend and take active part in the lessons.
Learning outcomes Learning Outcomes

1. Explain the interactions between State, Market and Society

2. Discuss the main perspectives of International Political Economy

3. Analyse the structures of the international economy related with production, trade, monetary system, finance and development

4. Debate the regional blocks, state-market-society relations and global economic critical issues

5. Examine critically the effects of the economic globalisation on individuals, organisations, and domestic and foreign policies

6. Use quantitative and diagrammatic methods to analyze trends and debate its structure and policy implications

7. Communicate effectively both in written and speaking
Syllabus
I – Scope and analytical approches
II - Bretton Woods System: origins, institutions, evolution, powers and interests
III - International Trade: Economic and political foundations
IV - COVID 19, Global Trading System and Trade Policy
V - Economic Recovery: The world economy pos pandemic
VI - Global Financial System e Sovereign Debt Crises in the Age of the COVID 19
VII - COVID 19 and Global Inequalities
VIII - COVID 19 and Government Intervention: Back to state?
IX – The World Pos-COVID-19: Geoeconomics and geopolitics implications
Main Bibliography

Compulsory Reading

OATLEY, Thomas, (2008). International Political Economy. 3rd Edition. New York: Pearson Longman.

Complementary Readings

Reading list available on Moodle.
Language Portuguese. Tutorial support is available in English.
Last updated on: 2021-06-21

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