PhD-level course on theories and evidence in International Political Economy. Topics include international trade, foreign direct investment, global financial markets, international monetary policy, and international migration.
"This class surveys interpretative approaches used to study the objects that comprise political theory¿s purview: treatises, historical events, cultural practices, and archival materials. Students will read canonical methodological statements, like …
Provides an in-depth survey of International Relations Theory from the point of view of security studies. Focuses on the primary problem of cooperation between great powers; the causes of conflict …
Game theory is the analytic study of strategic interactions among individuals, firms, governments, or other groups of people. This course demonstrates the usefulness of this powerful analytic approach, through numerous …
Examines the threat and use of military force in international relations. Surveys the conceptual and theoretical literature on the subject; evaluates leading theories in light of historical experience; and explores …
Studies the theoretical formulation of questions for political science research and examination of the design and execution of empirical research. Includes consideration of developing hypotheses for research, strategies for data …
Introduces probability and statistics as tools for quantitative political science analysis. Covers basic probability theory, descriptive statistics, and statistical inference with focus on the specification and interpretation of the regression …
Studies the development of American political thought by major contributors.
Examines political economy foundations of international trade and foreign direct investment. Analyzes political patterns in economic flows; sources of national policies; and international cooperation.
International Political Economy of Finance and Migration