This course provides an advanced introduction to Global Political Economy (GPE), the interface between international economics and international politics, and explores how key concepts and theories can be used to understand pressing empirical and policy questions in the 21st century. Students examine major theoretical approaches, including mercantilism, liberalism, and Marxism, and analyze global trade, production, and finance, including the role of multinational corporations, major currencies, and the Chinese–American economic rivalry. The course also addresses issues of development, inequality, and environmental sustainability in the global economy. Through lectures, student presentations, and seminar discussions, students develop a critical understanding of the forces shaping the international political and economic landscape