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Course Introduction; Globalization of International Relations | Discussion of course objectives and content; Introduction to International Relations and International Political Economy | ![]() |
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Globalization of International Relations (IR); Realist Theories of IR | Continued discussion of globalization of IR; Discussion of the Realist school of IR | ![]() |
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Realism; Liberal and Social Theories of IR; International Trade | Continued discussion of Realism; Discussion of Liberal and Social Theories of IR; International Trade | ![]() |
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International Trade; Global Finance and Business | Continued discussion of International Trade; International Finance and Multinational Business | ![]() |
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Environment and Population | International efforts to protect the global environment and promote sustainable development | ![]() |
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Environment and Population | International efforts to protect the global environment and promote sustainable development | ![]() |
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Political Development, Economic Development & World Inequality | Why are some countries rich while others are poor? What explains differing levels of socio-economic development? | ![]() |
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The Making of Prosperity and Poverty (Alternative Theoretical Explanations) | Why are some countries rich while others are poor? What explains differing levels of socio-economic development? | ![]() |
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Extractive vs. Inclusive Political and Economic Institutions | Institutional development and the contingent path of history | ![]() |
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Industrial Revolution | How did the Industrial Revolution come about? What political changes preceded this economic revolution? | ![]() |
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Virtuous Circles and the Continuation of Inclusive Institutions; Vicious Circles and the Continuation of Extractive Institutions; Vicious Circle in Sierra Leone | How are inclusive political and economic institutions maintained in the face of potential threats? Why are extractive political and economic institutions so difficult to change? | ![]() |
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Why Nations Fail Today; Examples of Zimbabwe, Uzbekistan & Egypt | The "Iron Law of Oligarchy" and the difficulty of breaking the vicious circle | ![]() |
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Prosperity and Poverty Today; Examples of Afghanistan, Brazil & China | How vicious circles can be broken or maintained, and the possibilities for transitioning to inclusive institutions and prosperity | ![]() |