Globalization and Political Economy
( 24 Modules )

Module #1
Introduction to Globalization
Defining globalization, its historical context, and importance

Module #2
Theories of Globalization
Overview of key theories, including liberalism, Marxism, and constructivism

Module #3
Globalization and Economic Development
The impact of globalization on economic growth, inequality, and poverty

Module #4
International Trade and Investment
The rise of global trade, investment, and the role of multinational corporations

Module #5
Global Value Chains
Understanding the organization and governance of global production networks

Module #6
Global Economic Institutions
The role of the IMF, World Bank, WTO, and other institutions in shaping global economic policy

Module #7
The Rise of Emerging Markets
The growth of countries like China, India, and Brazil in the global economy

Module #8
Globalization and Labor
The impact of globalization on employment, labor standards, and migration

Module #9
Globalization and the Environment
The environmental consequences of globalization, including climate change and resource depletion

Module #10
Globalization and Culture
The impact of globalization on cultural diversity, identity, and cultural exchange

Module #11
Global Governance and Regulation
The challenges of governing globalization, including issues of accountability and transparency

Module #12
Globalization and National Sovereignty
The impact of globalization on state power and national sovereignty

Module #13
Globalization and Security
The relationship between globalization and international security, including terrorism and conflict

Module #14
Globalization and Human Rights
The impact of globalization on human rights, including labor rights and womens rights

Module #15
Globalization and Food Systems
The impact of globalization on food production, distribution, and security

Module #16
Globalization and Health
The impact of globalization on health outcomes, including pandemics and health inequalities

Module #17
Globalization and Education
The impact of globalization on education systems, including internationalization and brain drain

Module #18
Globalization and Migration
The causes and consequences of international migration in the context of globalization

Module #19
Globalization and Urbanization
The impact of globalization on urbanization, including the growth of megacities

Module #20
Globalization and Regionalism
The rise of regional trade agreements and their impact on globalization

Module #21
Globalization and the Digital Economy
The impact of digital technologies on globalization, including e-commerce and the gig economy

Module #22
Globalization and Inequality
The impact of globalization on income inequality, including the wealth gap and economic insecurity

Module #23
Globalization and the Future of Work
The impact of automation, AI, and globalization on the future of work and employment

Module #24
Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion
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