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POL 277 - Global Wealth, Power and Poverty

3 Credits
Offered Fall
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 - International Politics   
Core Curriculum Attribute(s): Global Perspectives History and Social Science