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POL S 460 A: Political Economy Of The European Union

Meeting Time: 
TTh 1:30pm - 3:20pm
Location: 
SAV 157
SLN: 
18670
Joint Sections: 
JSIS 488 B
Instructor:
James A. Caporaso

Additional Details:

 

This course focuses on the political economy of the European Union (EU). There are three main emphases: (1) the theory of European integration; (2) the key, epoch-making events (Rome Treaty, the Single European Act, Maastricht and monetary union, the financial crisis, Brexit); and (3) the intensive examination of particular policies and issues (e.g. monetary policy, refugee policy). The EU is a rapidly moving target.  In 1958 there were six members, by 1986 there were twelve members; then fifteen, and today there are twenty-eight. While this creates some difficulties (e.g. the rules change with new members), it also provides an opportunity to study the clash of interests and ideas within a rapidly changing political and economic environment. During the past two years, the foundations of the European Union and the Economic and Monetary Union have been challenged.  The course will provide an opportunity to examine some of the challenges that the EU faces in real time.

Catalog Description: 
Historical foundation of the European Economic Community; major phases of its development; theoretical explanations for European integration.
Department Requirements: 
Political Economy Option
International Relations Field
GE Requirements: 
Social Sciences (SSc)
Credits: 
5.0
Status: 
Active
Last updated: 
January 10, 2018 - 9:36pm
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