International Political Economy

Viewing the global economy as a political competition that produces winners and losers, this textbook holistically introduces IPE to students with limited background in political theory, history, and economics. It surveys major interests and institutions, examining how state and non-state actors pursue wealth and power. Emphasizing fundamental economic concepts and the interplay between domestic and international politics, it explains how the global economy works while encouraging critical thinking about economic policy in the context of globalization.