SISG-776 Global Economic Governance and Organizations (3)

This course examines the global economy’s institutional architecture and the role major economic international organizations play in global economic governance. The course details factors that shape global economic governance today, with a focus on the history, functions, operations, and performance of key multilateral organizations including the World Bank, International Monetary Fund, World Trade Organization, Bank of International Settlements, and regional development banks, as well as informal clubs such as the G7 and G20. Case studies include the changing role of China in global economic governance, and the increasing prominence of public-private partnerships. Grading: A-F only.