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In this introduction to economic globalization and interdependence, examine the dynamic interaction of politics and economics in the world economy. Discuss the recent book by Steven Weisman, The Great Tradeoff: Confronting Moral Conflicts in the Era of Globalization (2016). Also, explore alternative ideological perspectives on political economy, the evolution of the international economic order, the UN sustainable development goals, and the roles of international economic institutions such as the IMF and WTO. By the end of the course, have a fundamental understanding of key questions and issues about international economic policy and the world economy, including trade and monetary policy and the globalization of production and finance.
