July 19, 2018 DRAFT Fall 2018 International Political Economy GOVT 743-001 (#82364) LOCATION Krug Hall 5 TIME 4:30PM-7:10PM Wednesday Instructor: Prof. Hilton Root Website: hiltonroot.gmu.edu/ Email: hroot2@gmu.edu Office: Arlington Founder s Hall, RM #636 Phone: 310-384-5545 Office Hours:5pm-7pm (Monday) COURSE DESCRIPTION This course will explore the future of the international economic and financial system. We will consider issues of debt sustainability, the political foundations of banking crisis and the political economy of macroeconomic policy formulation. We will ask how to promote openness, tolerance, mobility, fairness and democracy in today s post-global financial crisis slow- growth global economy. Questions will include: what does the available evidence tell us about the relationship between political institutions and economic development? Can we identify those institutional arrangements that promote economic growth, internal peace and general welfare? Can the global financial system be reformed to enhance global economic justice and to make globalization work better for developing countries? What role does democracy play in development? How much of the future of development depends on internal or external initiatives? Why do good policies come about in one country and not the other? What prevents underdeveloped countries from turning their assets into capital? How do we account for the persistence of global poverty? What prevents poor countries from adopting policies that promote growth? Using the reading material, you will be able to identify both the general dilemmas of globalization and economic development in the particular contexts of economic institutions in individual countries and regions. You will be able to explore and discuss strategies to surmount basic global development challenges. You will be able to express your ideas on development strategies by providing particular country examples, case studies, charts and tables, and expressing those ideas in your course work. A wide range of policy options and case studies on the impact of globalization, the policies of government and of multilateral institutions will be considered. 1
LEARNING OUTCOMES o o o Knowledge and Understanding: Students will grasp key ideas, concepts, events, and developments shaping the global political economy. Analytical Skills and Abilities: Students will be able to identify, assess and analyze the political and economic dynamics of global change, including the role of national governments; regional and global organizations; trans-national corporations and interest groups. Professional Development: Students will be able to assess essential scholarly contributions to political economy analysis and make a succinct presentation on a precise topic pertaining to the global political economy. REQUIRED BOOKS Arthur, Brian W. (2015). Complexity and the Economy, Oxford University Press. Hayek, F. (1956). The Road to Serfdom. Chicago: The University of Chicago Press. Keynes, J. M. (1931). Economic Possibilities for our Grandchildren. Essays in Persuasion. http://www.econ.yale.edu/smith/econ116a/keynes1.pdf Root, H. L. (2006). Capital and Collusion: The Political Logic of Global Economic Development. Princeton: Princeton University Press. (Paperback reissue 2016) Root, H. L. (2013). Dynamics Among Nations: The Evolution of Legitimacy and Development in Modern States. The MIT Press (available online). Root, H. L. (2019). Networks and Change in Economic History. Relevant chapters to be distributed COURSE REQUIREMENTS & GRADES Students are expected to keep up with each week s required readings and to participate in class discussion. 20% - Class discussion and one class presentations of a title in the syllabus. 30%- Short weekly writing submissions (No more than 750 words on each week s assigned readings) 50% - final exam (Take home essay) COURSE OUTLINE AND READINGS 2
WEEK 1 (AUGUST 29): Introduction and Orientation WEEK 2 (SEPTEMBER 5): Institutions, Risk and Uncertainty Root, H. L. (2006). Capital and Collusion: The Political Logic of Global Economic Development. Princeton: Princeton University Press. Ch.1 and Ch.2 North, D. C., 1990, 1991, Institutions, Journal of Economic Perspectives, 5(1) Winter: 97-112. WEEK 3 (SEPTEMBER 12): The Great Debate on the Role of the State and Economy Hayek, F. (1956). The Road to Serfdom. Chicago: The University of Chicago Press. Keynes, J. M. (1931). Economic Possibilities for our Grandchildren. Essays in Persuasion. http://www.econ.yale.edu/smith/econ116a/keynes1.pdf WEEK 4 (SEPTEMBER 19): Ideas, rules and reforms: Neoliberal Economic Policy and Global Development Movie: Commanding Heights: The Battle for the World Economy WEEK 5 (SEPTEMBER 26): Complexity and the Economy W. Brian Arthur. (2015). Complexity and the Economy, Oxford University Press Ch.1, Ch.5 and Ch.9 WEEK 6 (OCTOBER 3): Social Networks and Political Economy Root, Hilton. 2019 Networks and Change in Economic History, chapter two. WEEK 7 (OCTOBER 10): Cognition W. Brian Arthur. (2015). Complexity and the Economy, Oxford University Press Ch.10 Hilton L. Root. Fast, slow and endless variation drives global development, Journal Cambridge Review of International Affairs Volume 29, 2016 - Issue 4 WEEK 8 (OCTOBER 17): Regime Stability and Resilience 3
Hilton L. Root, Network assemblage of regime stability and resilience: comparing Europe and China Journal of Institutional Economics Volume 13, Issue 3 September 2017, pp. 523-548 WEEK 9 (OCTOBER 24): Law and political Economy Students can choose one of these volumes. Robert D. Cooter& Hans-Bernd Schafer, Solomon's Knot: How Law Can End the Poverty of Nations. Princeton University Press. Dingxin Zhao (2015). The Confucian-Legalist State: A New Theory of Chinese History, Oxford University Press Tom Ginsburg, Tamir Moustafa.(2008) Rule by Law: The Politics of Courts in Authoritarian Regimes, Cambridge University Press. David k Linnan(2012), Legitimacy, Legal Development and Change,Ashgate Publishing Company. WEEK 10 (OCTOBER 31): Political Economy and Innovation W. BRIAN ARTHUR. (2015). Complexity and the Economy, Oxford University Press Ch.4, Ch.7 and Ch.8 William J. Baumol. (2002) The Free-Market Innovation Machine: analyzing the growth Miracle of capitalism. Princeton University Press. Patrick J.W. Egan,Globalizing Innovation: State Institutions and Foreign Direct Investment in emerging economies, MIT Press George S. Yip, Bruce McKern, China's Next Strategic Advantage: From Imitation to Innovation, MIT Press. WEEK 11 (NOVEMBER 7): The Political Economy of China s Transition Root, Hilton. 2019 Networks and Change in Economic History, chapter 7. Jonathan R. Stromseth, Edmund J. Malesky, Dimitar D. Gueorguiev,2017. China's Governance Puzzle: Enabling Transparency and Participation in a Single-Party State, Cambridge University Press. R. Coase, N. Wang, 2012.How China Became Capitalist, Palgrave Macmillan Yasheng Huang, 2008.Capitalism with Chinese Characteristics: Entrepreneurship and the State, Cambridge University Press Yingyi Qian,2017. How Reform Worked in China: The Transition from Plan to Market, MIT Press WEEK 12 (NOVEMBER 14): The End of Power Root, Hilton. 2019, Networks and Change in Economic History, chapter8. 4
Hilton L. Root 2013 Dynamics among Nations: The Evolution of Legitimacy and Development in Modern States, chapter1-4. WEEK 13 (NOVEMBER 21): Thanksgiving recess WEEK 14 (NOVEMBER 28): Corruption Raymond Fisman, Miriam A. Golden 2017, Corruption: What Everyone Needs to Know, Oxford University Press. Michael Johnston 2005, Syndromes of Corruption: Wealth, Power, and Democracy. Cambridge University Press. J. Edgardo Campos & Sanjay Pradhan 2003, The Many Faces of Corruption, The World Bank. WEEK 15 (DECEMBER 5): The Coming Uncertainty Hilton L. Root 2013 Dynamics among Nations: The Evolution of Legitimacy and Development in Modern States, chapter 9. WEEK 16 (DECEMBER 12): READING DAYS WEEK 17 (DECEMBER 19): FINAL Policy on Plagiarism The profession of scholarship and the intellectual life of a university as well as the field of public policy inquiry depend fundamentally on a foundation of trust. Thus any act of plagiarism strikes at the heart of the meaning of the university and the purpose of a graduate education. It constitutes a serious breach of professional ethics and it is unacceptable. Plagiarism is the use of another s words or ideas presented as one s own. It includes, among other things, the use of specific words, ideas, or frameworks that are the product of another s work. Honesty and thoroughness in citing sources is essential to professional accountability and personal responsibility. Appropriate citation is necessary so that arguments, evidence, and claims can be critically examined. Plagiarism is wrong because of the injustice it does to the person whose ideas are stolen. But it is also wrong because it constitutes lying to one s professional colleagues. From a prudential perspective, it is shortsighted and self-defeating, and it can ruin a professional career. Any plagiarized assignment will receive an automatic grade of F. This may lead to failure for the course. 5
To help enforce the policy on plagiarism, all written work submitted in partial fulfillment of course or degree requirements must be available in electronic form so that it can be compared with electronic databases, as well as submitted to commercial services. Statement on special needs of students If you are a student with a disability and you need academic accommodations, please see me and contact the Disability Resource Center (DRC) at 993-2474. All academic accommodations must be arranged through the DRC. Online Student Journal New Voices in Public Policy: I will consider nominating the very best papers in this course for publication in New Voices in Public Policy. New Voices is a student- and faculty-reviewed journal that shares SPP's finest student work with the rest of the world. SPP Policy on Plagiarism The profession of scholarship and the intellectual life of a university as well as the field of public policy inquiry depend fundamentally on a foundation of trust. Thus any act of plagiarism strikes at the heart of the meaning of the university and the purpose of the School of Public Policy. It constitutes a serious breach of professional ethics and it is unacceptable. Plagiarism is the use of another s words or ideas presented as one s own. It includes, among other things, the use of specific words, ideas, or frameworks that are the product of another s work. Honesty and thoroughness in citing sources is essential to professional accountability and personal responsibility. Appropriate citation is necessary so that arguments, evidence, and claims can be critically examined. Plagiarism is wrong because of the injustice it does to the person whose ideas are stolen. But it is also wrong because it constitutes lying to one s professional colleagues. From a prudential perspective, it is shortsighted and self-defeating, and it can ruin a professional career. The faculty of the School of Public Policy takes plagiarism seriously and has adopted a zero tolerance policy. Any plagiarized assignment will receive an automatic grade of F. This may lead to failure for the course, resulting in dismissal from the University. This dismissal will be noted on the student s transcript. For foreign students who are on a university-sponsored visa (e.g. F-1, J-1 or J-2), dismissal also results in the revocation of their visa. To help enforce the SPP policy on plagiarism, all written work submitted in partial fulfillment of course or degree requirements must be available in electronic form so that it can be compared with electronic databases, as well as submitted to commercial services to which the School subscribes. Faculty may at any time submit student s work without prior permission from the student. Individual instructors may require that written work be submitted in electronic as well as printed form. The SPP policy on plagiarism is 6
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