Theories of international political economy : an introduction

"Theories of international political economy introduces students to the theories that make up the core, semi-periphery, and periphery of the discipline of IPE as it is studied today. Aiming to expose and clarify the differences between the orthodox and the heterodox schools of IPE, esteemed IPE scholar Stéphane Paquin expertly guides students through the fundamental principles at the heart of realist, liberal, domestic politics, Marxist, neo-Gramscian, British school, green, and feminist approaches. Engaging and accessible, this concise introduction equips students with the foundation they need to comprehend and critically assess existing IPE research and to begin forming the theoretical lens through which they will conduct their own analyses" -- Résumé de l'éditeur Contents Boxes and Figure Acknowledgements Introduction The Aim of the Book How the Book Is Divided 1 | The Invention of IPE Reader’s Guide Historical Foundation of the Field What Is IPE? Economists and IPE Theoretical Perspectives in IPE The Dividing Lines between the Orthodox and Heterodox Schools Conclusion Note Questions Further Reading 2 | Theorizing International Political Economy Reader’s Guide Epistemology in IPE What Is Positivism in Orthodox IPE? Types of Theory Theorizing According to the Orthodox Approach Theorizing According to the Heterodox Approach Theorizing among the Neo-Gramscians Theorizing According to Susan Strange Conclusion Notes Questions Further Reading 3 | The Realist Perspective in IPE Reader’s Guide Basic Assumptions of the Realist Perspective in IPE The Myth of Globalization Globalization, War, and Peace Power and Hegemonic Stability Theory Power and Interstate Relations Conclusion Notes Questions Further Reading 4 | The Liberal Perspective Reader’s Guide Basic Assumptions of the Liberal Perspective in IPE Globalization, War, and Peace Peace through Democracy Peace through International Institutions Economic Interdependence as a Factor of Peace Globalization and Transnationalism Liberal Institutionalism The Rational Design of Institutions The Debate on Compliance Conclusion Note Questions Further Reading 5 | Domestic and Open Economy Politics Reader’s Guide Interests Institutions The Second Image Reversed Ideas Conclusion Questions Further Reading 6 | From Marxism to Neo-Gramscianism Reader’s Guide Marxist Approaches in IPE Dependency Theory The World-System Approach The Neo-Gramscian School Robert Cox The Rediscovery of Gramsci The Structural Power of Capital The Politics of Mass Production Conclusion Questions Further Reading 7 | The British School Reader’s Guide The Heterodox British School in IPE Globalization Structural Power Markets Finance Conclusion Questions Further Reading 8 | Green and Feminist IPE Reader’s Guide Green IPE The Orthodox Approach in Green IPE Critical Green IPE Feminist IPE Feminist Ontology in IPE Feminist Epistemology in IPE Conclusion Questions Further Reading Conclusion Bibliography Index Blank Page "Theories of international political economy introduces students to the theories that make up the core, semi-periphery, and periphery of the discipline of IPE as it is studied today. Aiming to expose and clarify the differences between the orthodox and the heterodox schools of IPE, esteemed IPE scholar Stéphane Paquin expertly guides students through the fundamental principles at the heart of realist, liberal, domestic politics, Marxist, neo-Gramscian, British school, green, and feminist approaches. Engaging and accessible, this concise introduction equips students with the foundation they need to comprehend and critically assess existing IPE research and to begin forming the theoretical lens through which they will conduct their own analyses" -- Résumé de l'éditeur Written by the Canada Research Chair in International and Comparative Political Economy, Theories of International Political Economy introduces students to the theories that make up the core, semi-periphery, and periphery of the discipline as it is currently studied. This concise introduction uses an engaging, accessible style to guide students through rich and complex material, enabling them to apply various approaches to their study of international political economy.