International Political Economy

The document provides an overview of International Political Economy (IPE), which explores the relationship between politics and economics on a global scale, examining how international economic dynamics affect domestic political realities. It discusses various theoretical perspectives such as mercantilism, liberalism, regime theory, world systems theory, and hegemonic stability theory, emphasizing their roles in understanding state interactions and economic cooperation. Key concerns in IPE include national and international economic activity, power distribution, and issues requiring collective action in the context of globalization.