1. International Political Economy Class 1 – Tuesday, 13 September 2011 J A Morrison The City of London

2. 2 Course Introduction 1.Introductions 2.Course Overview 3.Our First Discussion

3. 3 Course Introduction 1.Introductions 2.Course Overview 3.Our First Discussion

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6. 6 Course Introduction 1.Introductions 2.Course Overview 3.Our First Discussion

7. 7 Purpose of the Course 1.Introduction to the field IPE 2.Introduction to the major IPE 3.Lay foundation for further work

8. This course is “hard” in both senses of the term.

9. 9 Ambitious Course Goals 1.Appreciate Variety of Perspectives & Approaches 2.Learn Substance in Major Issue Areas 1.Trade 2.Finance & the International Monetary System 3.Migration 4.Globalization 5.International Organization 3.Develop Fluency with Terms & Literature

10. This course relies heavily on social science. It is more like a biology course than a literature course.

11. Course site/syllabus via: http://ipe1112.jamesashleymorrison.com

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13. 13 Course Introduction 1.Introductions 2.Course Overview 3.Our First Discussion

14. One question...

15. How should we define “international political economy”?

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