306654 (v.1) SS 574 - International Relations (Political Economy)

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Area:	Department of Social Sciences
Credits:	25.0
Contact Hours:	2.0
Seminar:	1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Syllabus:	The dynamic interface between power and wealth as embodied in states and markets. Exploration of the role of government vis-a-vis markets today, the limits of the market vis-a-vis obligations of the government to the citizenry and major issues in political economy - environmental protections, economic globalisation, social security and others.
Unit Outcomes:	On successful completion of this unit students will develop an appreciation of the area of overlap between states and markets, understand the activities and organisational structures which characterise states and markets and have the ability to apply the analysis of the world economy.
Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.
Unit References:	Spero, J. (1990), The Politics of International Economic Relations, St Martins Press. Isaak, R. (1995), Managing World Economic Changes, Prentice Hall. Gilpin, R. (1987), U.S. Power and the Multinational Corporation, Princeton University Press. Cairns, J. et al, (1992), Predicting Ecosystem Risk, Princeton Scientific Publishers. Spero, J. and Hart, J. (1997), The Politics of International Economic Relations, St Martins Press. Goddard, C. Passe-Smith, J. and Conklin, J. (eds), International Political Economy, Lynne Rienner.
Unit Texts:	Strange, S. (1994), States and Markets, Printer Publishing. Balaam, D. and Veseth, M. (1996), Introduction to International Political Economy, Prentice Hall.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Continuous Assessment 60%, Examination 40%. This is by grade/mark assessment.