International and Global Studies Global Economy - Brandeis University

International and Global Studies Global Economy from Brandeis University is a Campus Bachelor International studies degree that prepares you for a Science career. The Global Economy specialization builds on the core curriculum of the International and Global Studies major, primarily Economics 8b (The Global Economy). It consists of two distinct, yet interrelated, areas of inquiry. The first is International Political Economy, which focuses on economic relations among nations, including the multilateral institutions that seek to govern trade, investment, capital flows, and the flows of technology and knowledge within the world economy . This area also concerns national policies and firm strategies that enable multinational corporations to transfer capital and technologies across borders. The second area of inquiry is Sustainable Development, which embraces a broad range of economic and institutional issues affecting the development of all nations, but especially the challenges facing low and middle-income nations. Among these issues are education and human capital, population growth, environmental impact, the design and functioning of financial systems, poverty and inequality, the role of institutions in shaping economic behavior and performance, and theories of long-run growth. Most important, Sustainable Development investigates the interrelationships among these issues. * Special Requirements: Students must choose three out of four required courses. 1. Business in the Global Economy 2. Environmental Economics 3. The Economics of International Trade Disputes 4. Introduction to the Economics of Development View more details on Brandeis University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related International studies courses.