Introduction
Global Political economy examines the institutional structures of the global economic system. These include the World Bank with a focus on finance for international development; the World Trade Organization, on managing the world’s contentious trading arrangements; the International Monetary Fund, on managing global finance and especially balance of payments and currency crises; the International Labor Organisation, on securing global labour standards and decent working conditions for all; and the United Nations Environment Program, for protecting the environment and fostering sustainable consumption.
Summary
| Unit name | Global Political Economy |
| Unit code | HIR307 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | Arts and Society Humanities and Social Sciences |
| Discipline | Politics and International Relations |
| Coordinator | Professor Fred Gale |
| Available as an elective? | Yes |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Advanced |
Sustainable Development Goals
The Unit Coordinator has identified that this unit aligns with the following UN Sustainable Development Goals. We welcome your thoughts and feedback on the alignment of the unit with these goals.
Learning Outcomes
- Analyse different arguments on global political economy (GPE) issues.
- Apply theoretical knowledge and research concerning GPE to analyse specific cases.
- Communicate about GPE issues fluently in written and/or oral formats drawing upon evidence and using referencing conventions as appropriate.
Fee Information
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
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| not applicable |
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Requisites
Prerequisites
HIR101 OR HPP101Teaching
| Assessment | Assessment Task 1: Tutorial Participation (25%)|Assessment Task 2: Essay (25%)|Assessment Task 3: Case Study (50%) |
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| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
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