Global Political Economy
Problems in a Transforming International Order
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Global Political Economy
Problems in a Transforming International Order
About this book
Taking first the profound transformations underway in the global political economy, this pathbreaking new text redefines how we understand trade, finance, money and labour. In this new problem-based approach, the core concerns of the global economy are joined by key topics, spanning energy to development, inequalities to illicit economies, reflecting the fluid and dynamic nature of contemporary GPE scholarship.
The book addresses four major transformations shaping the global political economy today: the questioning of the liberal international order, the rise of the Anthropocene, the technological advancements of the fourth industrial revolution, and the increasing significance of identity politics. These transformations are explored through a comprehensive framework that integrates diverse theoretical and methodological approaches, ensuring a nuanced understanding of real-world problems. Each chapter tackles key problems and global issues, from global energy dependency and rising inequality to the commodification of personal data and platform economies.
The book also emphasises the need for a truly global perspective, integrating lenses, concepts, voices, and ideas from scholarship all round the world. This inclusive approach broadens understanding and reflects the complexity and diversity of the global landscape. By adopting the stance of "hybrid GPE scholars," the authors bridge the gap between different geographical and intellectual traditions, offering a rich and varied examination of contemporary GPE.
Global Political Economy is an essential resource, providing a fresh and relevant perspective on the field. It fosters critical discussions and debates, encouraging readers to rethink entrenched beliefs and engage with the ever-evolving landscape of global political economy.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Half Title
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Contents
- Extended Contents
- Illustration List
- About the authors
- Acknowledgements
- Preface: Rethinking Global Political Economy in the 21st century
- 1 Worldviews and their role in GPE scholarship
- 2 Understanding states and markets
- 3 Understanding global power structures
- 4 A historical perspective on the relationship between states and markets
- 5 Four transformations in the Global Political Economy in the 21st century
- 6 Global trade in a changing world
- 7 The increasing frequency of financial crises
- 8 The politics of money creation
- 9 The transformation of production and the evolving division of labour
- 10 Paradigms and practices of development
- 11 Global energy dependency
- 12 The rise of global inequalities
- 13 The intertwining of licit and illicit economies in the Global Political Economy
- 14 The commodification of personal data
- 15 Global health threats
- References
- Index