POLS 432 - Politics of Global Inequality

4 Credit(s)

Gen Ed: XC credit.
Provides a historical overview of the evolution of the international capitalist system. Several competing explanations for the unequal division of wealth and poverty in the global economy are evaluated. We also explore contemporary issues such as the debt crisis, economic development strategies, the role of transnational corporations, and environmental degradation, with an emphasis on specific country examples. Counts as an Economy elective for International Studies majors. A minimum of Sophomore standing required. Occasionally.