POLS 432 - Politics Of Global Inequality

Institution:

SUNY College at Potsdam

Subject:

POLITICS

Description:

POLS 432 -- Politics of Global Inequality (4). This course provides a historical overview of the evolution of the international capitalist system. Several competing explanations for the division of the global economy into "haves" and "have-nots" are evaluated. We also explore contemporary issues such as the debt crisis, economic development strategies, the role of transnational corporations, and environmental degradation, with an emphasis on specific country examples. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing. Alternate years. Gen Ed: XC credit.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.potsdam.edu

Phone Number:

(315) 267-2000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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