MRK 3544 Political Economy
MRK 3544 Political Economy
The purpose of the course:
The course is an introduction to the key supranational and intergovernmental organizations that regulate international economic activity, with particular emphasis on the historical background, structure and function of the WTO and the EU. Special attention is devoted to regimes of relevance to marketing and consumer issues, as well as how the international civil society is strengthened as a key player in forming public opinion
Students will gain a basic understanding of international economic policy, and understand how organizations, in particular the WTO and the EU, attempt to overcome impotence and adjustment problems (regulation) of international economic activity. Likewise, students acquire specific knowledge about the regimes that provide for specified rights and obligations across national government competencies.
The students are to acquire a clear understanding of how cross-border economic activity takes place in a complex regulatory regime, where both national government and supranational competencies interact. Students will be able to understand how marketing is regulated as both supranational cross-border services, and as a part of corporate and national states' economic strategies.
Students will be trained to understand the value-based reasons for the supranational regimes, and to have a mature and reflective approach to the problems and weaknesses that characterize these regimes. Likewise, it is important to develop an understanding of how markets need regulation to function.
- International political economy - theory and framework
- International trade and cooperation
- Frameworks and institutions
- Regulation and industrial policy
- International regimes (WTO, OECD)
- Regional regimes (NAFTA, ASEAN, EU, EEA)
- The international monetary system
- Trade policy
- Trade and development
- Global interest groups (NGOs, etc.)
- Business environment and the EU
- Globalisation
The course consists of 39 hours constituting a combination of lectures and feedback on students’ work.
Otherwise it is expected active participation by the students during the lecture sessions.
Re-sit examination
Students that have not gotten approved the coursework requirements, must re-take the exercises during the next scheduled course.
Students that have not passed the written examination or who wish to improve their grade may re-take the examination in connection with the next scheduled examination.
Higher Education Entrance Qualification.
No particular prerequisites.
| Mandatory coursework | Courseworks given | Courseworks required | Comment coursework |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mandatory | 1 | 1 | During the semester, students will work with 1 (one) assignment (work requirement). The assignment consists of problem solving and group discussions based on the most relevant topics in the curriculum. The assignment is compulsory and will be implemented according to plan. The assignment is to be submitted electronically in the middle of the semester, and feedback (approved/not approved) will be given in advance of the written exam. The assignment must be approved in order for the student to be able to take the exam. The assignment is to be solved in groups of 2-4 students. |
| Assessments |
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Exam category: Submission Form of assessment: Written submission Invigilation Weight: 100 Grouping: Individual Support materials:
Duration: 3 Hour(s) Exam code: MRK35441 Grading scale: ECTS Resit: Examination every semester |
| Activity | Duration | Comment |
|---|---|---|
Teaching | 39 Hour(s) | |
Prepare for teaching | 93 Hour(s) | |
Submission(s) | 65 Hour(s) | Working on 1(one) assignment |
Examination | 3 Hour(s) |
A course of 1 ECTS credit corresponds to a workload of 26-30 hours. Therefore a course of 7,5 ECTS credit corresponds to a workload of at least 200 hours.
Students that have not passed the written exam or who wish to improve their grade can re-take the exam next semester.