Global Political Economy unit (HIR307)

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 Emeritus Fred Gale
Available as an elective?	Yes
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Advanced

Availability

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

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

2027 fee information will be available in August.

Requisites

Prerequisites

HIR101 OR HPP101

Teaching

Assessment	Assessment Task 1: Tutorial Participation (25%)|Assessment Task 2: Essay (25%)|Assessment Task 3: Case Study (50%)
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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