The European Union in the Global Economy
GOV 94LB
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Course Information
Description
This seminar examines the political economy of the European Union as the world's largest single market and a major actor in the international economy. After a brief look at how the EU functions internally, the course turns to its role as a global economic power, examining the drivers of its foreign economic policy and its interactions with other major players such as the United States and China. Topics include international trade and trade disputes, investment policy, the regulation of strategic sectors such as big tech, industrial policy, and European engagement in international organizations such as the World Trade Organization and the International Monetary Fund.
Class Notes
Instructor: Leopoldo Biffi
IR_subfield
political_economy
Please note that you must enter the Gov 94 lottery by Monday, November 9th at 11:59 pm: https://www.gov.harvard.edu/undergraduate/academics/concentration-requirements/gov-94-seminars . Priority will be given to Government concentrators. Results will be released on the evening of Tuesday, November 10th.
Available for Harvard Cross Registration
