Introduces senior students from a number of disciplines to ethical issues and principles arising from the globalization of the international economic system, especially the intensification of the movement of goods, services and capital in the global political economy. Students will discuss issues such as labour standards 'including child labour', poverty, debt, social justice, environmental degradation, bribery and corruption, corporate codes of conduct, human rights, and intellectual property 'including biodiversity, gene patenting and access to vital medicines'. Each of these issues is addressed from the perspectives of four sets of key actors in the global political economy: multinational corporations, non-governmental organizations 'NGOs', national governments, and international governmental organizations.

Prerequisites: 2nd year standing required
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