Political Economy of Global Finance (906M7)
Political Economy of Global Finance
Module 906M7
Module details for 2021/22.
30 credits
FHEQ Level 7 (Masters)
Module Outline
The main aim of this seminar is to help students build a systematic understanding of the political and social foundations of global financial markets, their operations and impacts on the world economy. The seminar focuses on the problem of speculation, examining the various ways in which it has evolved and contributed to the development of finance. The course addresses questions such as: why do financial bubbles emerge? What type of practices sustains them? What are the different forms of speculative finance? This focus on speculation will serve to highlight the specificity of American finance and its role in redefining the political economy of advanced capitalist countries. After a theoretical and historical review, the course discusses various aspects of the process of financialisation and its social consequences. This provides an opportunity for familiarising students with various financial markets such as stock markets, derivative markets, Housing markets, Consumer credit, etc.
Module learning outcomes
Understand the role of financial markets in today's political economy
Familiarise students with key perspectives on financial liberalisation
Develop the ability to discuss key causes and repercussions of recent financial crises both in the advanced capitalism and emerging markets
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Essay (5000 words) | Semester 2 Assessment Week 2 Tue 16:00 | 100.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Workshop | 3 hours | 11111111111 |
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Mx Emilia Moscardini-Powers
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