HMV402 International Political Economy

Faculty of Social Studies
Spring 2014
Extent and Intensity
2/0/0. 6 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
doc. Mgr. et Mgr. Oldřich Krpec, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Vladan Hodulák, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
doc. Mgr. et Mgr. Oldřich Krpec, Ph.D.
Department of International Relations and European Studies – Faculty of Social Studies
Contact Person: Olga Cídlová, DiS.
Supplier department: Department of International Relations and European Studies – Faculty of Social Studies
Timetable
Wed 17:00–18:30 U42
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
International Political Economy is one of the most rapidly developing sub-disciplines of International Relations. Course deals with the role of economical factors in international relationships, monitors development of international political economy as specialization and especially focus on key problems: world trade, international monetary regimes, or relation of North and South. Students of the course will gain the sum of information necessary for understanding the relation between economical and political aspects of international relations. They will also learn how to use the theoretical concepts to be able to analyze and evaluate some of the most discussed topics of today’s globalized world. Above all, they will learn how to explain relationships between economic variables and political power and asses effects of economic dimension of international relations on outcomes in the international system.
Syllabus
  • 1)Introduction
  • 2) Economy as aspect of research in international in international relationships Literature: Frieden, Jeffry A., Lake, David A. (2000), s. 1-16, 16 p.; Baylis, John, Smith, Steve (1999), p. 214-228, 15 p.; Aldcroft, Derek H., Sutcliffe, Anthony (1999), p. 1-12, 12 p.
  • 3)Ideology of political economy Literature: Gilpin, Robert (1986), p. 25-64, 40 p.
  • 4)Modern theory of international political economy Literature: Gilpin, Robert (1986), p. 65-117, 53 p.
  • 5)World economic: genesis, most remarkable trends and its denotations. Literature: : Žídek, L (2007), p. 25 – 159, 134 p.
  • 6) International trade as aspect of political power and its character. Literature: Spero, Joan E., Hart, Jeffrey A. (2000), p. 49-95, 40 p.; Strange, Susan (1994), p. 23-43, 20 p.
  • 7)Globalization – economical aspects and perspectives. Literature: Žídek, Libor (2004), p. 173-198, 25 p.
  • 8)Financial tools of international economy and money problems. Literature: Spero, Joan E., Hart, Jeffrey A. (2000), s. 8-48, 37 p.; Gilpin, Robert (1986), p. 306-328, 23 p.
  • 9) Transnational corporations and its influence on international politics. Literature: Spero, Joan E., Hart, Jeffrey A. (2000), p. 96-148, 46 p.
  • 10) Economy development and dependence problems. Literature: Gilpin, Robert (1986), s. 263-305, 43 s. Recommended: Krpec, Pšeja (2006), p. 103-122, 19 p.
  • 11)Globalization as factor of economic problems: relationship North-South, ecological questions etc. Literature: McMichael, Philip, Globalization: Trend or Project?, in Palan, Ronen (2002), p. 100-113, 14 p.; Spero, Joan E., Hart, Jeffrey A. (2000), s. 167-214, 43 p.
  • 12)Hegemony as tool of stabilization international system? Literature: Guzzini, Stefano (1998), p. 142-160, 19 p.; Krasner, Stephen, State Power and the Structure of International Trade, in Frieden, Lake (2000), p. 19-36, 18 p.; Keohane, Robert (1984), s. 136-159, 24 p. Recommended: Krpec, Pšeja (2006), p. 145-158, 13 p.
  • 13) Conclusiion
Literature
  • OATLEY, Thomas. International political economy : interests and institutions in the global economy. 3rd ed. New York: Pearson/Longman, 2008, xiv, 417. ISBN 9780205589807. info
  • KRPEC, Oldřich and Pavel PŠEJA. Ekonomika jako aspekt výzkumu v mezinárodních vztazích – Mezinárodní politická ekonomie (Economy as an Aspect of International Relations Study - International Political Economy). In KRPEC, Oldřich and Pavel PŠEJA. Mezinárodní politická ekonomie. Brno: Mezinárodní politologický ústav, 2006, p. 7-21, 14 pp. Studie 44. ISBN 80-210-4121-8. info
  • ŽÍDEK, Libor. Problém ekonomického vymezení pojmu globalizace (The definition of the economic meaning of "globalization"). In ROLNÝ, I. and L. LACINA. Globalizace, etika, ekonomika. 2nd ed. Věrovany: Jan Piszkiewizc, 2004, p. 173 - 198, 25 pp. ISBN 80-86768-04-X. info
  • Global political economy : contemporary theories. Edited by Ronen Palan. 1st pub. London: Routledge, 2000, xvii, 286. ISBN 0415204895. info
  • LAKE, David A. International political economy : perspectives on global power and wealth. Edited by Jeffry A. Frieden. 4th ed. London: Routledge, 2000, ix, 485. ISBN 0415222796. info
  • Europe in the international economy 1500 to 2000. Edited by Derek Howard Aldcroft - Anthony Sutcliffe. Cheltenham: Edward Elgar, 1999, xi, 289. ISBN 184376332X. info
  • Europe in the international economy 1500 to 2000. Edited by Derek Howard Aldcroft - Anthony Sutcliffe. Cheltenham: Edward Elgar, 1999, xi, 289. ISBN 184376332X. info
  • STRANGE, Susan. States and markets. 2nd ed. London: Continuum, 1994, 266 s. ISBN 082647389X. info
  • GILPIN, Robert. The political economy of international relations. Edited by Jean M. Gilpin. Princeton: Princeton University Press, 1987, xvi, 449 s. ISBN 0-691-02262-3. info
  • KEOHANE, Robert O. After hegemony : cooperation and discord in the world political economy. Princeton: Princeton University Press, 1984, ix, 290 s. ISBN 0-691-07676-6. info
Teaching methods
The course consists mainly of lectures. Students are introduced the theoretical concepts of international political economy that are subsequently supported by examples. The examples aim to motivate students to think about practical relevance of discussed concepts. The purpose of seminar papers is to develop students' ability to apply the discussed concepts to relevent problem areas.
Assessment methods
1) Exam test include cca. 3-4 questions about subjects from compulsory reading or lectures 2) Seminar work or case study of acceptable quality is neccesary requirment for final exam.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
The course is taught annually.
Listed among pre-requisites of other courses
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2010, Spring 2011, Spring 2012, Spring 2013, Spring 2015, Spring 2016, Spring 2017, Spring 2018, Spring 2019, Spring 2020.
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