EC 357 - Europe in the Global Economy

The course allows students to understand Europe’s role in the global economy. Using different theoretical and methodological approaches, students will analyze economic, political, and social developments in Europe, as well as their complex interplay with the broader dynamics of (de-)globalization. The focus of the course will be on the European Union (EU) and students will study the historical evolution as well as the contemporary challenges of the EU integration process. The course will emphasize the internal imbalances and the global embeddedness of the EU using theoretical approaches from international political economy. This broad perspective enables them to critically reflect on the processes of convergence and divergence within the EU, the changing role of the EU as a global player, and the EU’s complex relationships with emerging economies and developing countries.