POLS 361 Globalization and its Discontents

(3-0-3) This course will examine the main institutions of globalization; the International Monetary Fund, World Bank, and World Trade Organization. Principles of comparative advantage, international trade, and state-market relations will be covered. Students will gain an understanding of forces that shape outcomes in the global economy within a wide range of issues such as trade, finance, wealth distribution, international development, human security, and cultural norms.