Apr 23, 2024  
2017-2018 HillBook (Class of 2021) 
    
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POL 277 - Global Wealth, Power and Poverty

Three Credits
Fall Semesters

The course examines the global clash and coexistence between states and markets. It explores sources of poverty and inequality in developing world. As a political economy course, it investigates globalization of trade, finance and production. Study of global policy tools to address poverty and promote growth in an increasingly global world concludes the course. An emphasis is placed on the World Bank, the IMF and multinational corporations in world politics and economy.

Prerequisite(s)/Restriction(s): POL 143 .
Note: Course may be applied to the Asian Studies minor.