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Topics: standard theories of open economy macroeconomics, exchange rate regimes, causes and consequences of current account imbalances, the economics of monetary unification and the European Monetary Union, recent financial and currency crises, the International Monetary Fund and the reform of the international financial architecture. Prerequisites:
Econ 52 and
Econ 165.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 5
IPS 204A: Microeconomics (PUBLPOL 301A)
Microeconomic concepts relevant to decision making. Topics include: competitive market clearing, price discrimination; general equilibrium; risk aversion and sharing, capital market theory, Nash equilibrium; welfare analysis; public choice; externalities and public goods; hidden information and market signaling; moral hazard and incentives; auction theory; game theory; oligopoly; reputation and credibility. Prerequisites:
ECON 50 and
MATH 51 or equiv.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 4
Instructors:
Bulow, J. (PI)
;
Zhang, A. (TA)
IPS 209: Practicum
Applied policy exercises in various fields. Multidisciplinary student teams apply skills to a contemporary problem in a major international policy exercise with a public sector client such as a government agency. Problem analysis, interaction with the client and experts, and presentations. Emphasis is on effective written and oral communication to lay audiences of recommendations based on policy analysis. Enrollment must be split between Autumn and Winter Quarters for a total of 8 units.
Terms: Aut, Win
| Units: 1-8
| Repeatable
2 times
(up to 8 units total)
Instructors:
Stoner, K. (PI)
IPS 209A: IPS Master's Thesis
For IPS M.A. students only (by petition). Regular meetings with thesis advisers required.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 1-8
| Repeatable
3 times
(up to 8 units total)
Instructors:
Stoner, K. (PI)
IPS 210: The Politics of International Humanitarian Action
The relationship between humanitarianism and politics in international responses to civil conflicts and forced displacement. Focus is on policy dilemmas and choices, and the consequences of action or inaction. Case studies include northern Iraq (Kurdistan), Bosnia, Rwanda, Kosovo, and Darfur. In addition to class attendance, each student will meet with the instructor for multiple one-on-one sessions during the quarter.
Terms: Aut, Spr
| Units: 3-5
Instructors:
Morris, E. (PI)
IPS 237: Religion and Politics: A Threat to Democracy? (JEWISHST 237)
The meddling of religion in politics has become a major global issue. Can religion co-exist with politics in a democracy? In Israel this is an acute issue exhibiting an existential question: To what extent religion is a source of the weaknesses and vulnerabilities of Israeli Democracy? The course offered is a research workshop, part of a policy-oriented applied research in motion. The workshop will meet a few times during the Fall Quarter and the instructor will be available to consult with the workshop's participants on a bi-weekly basis. The workshop will include unique opportunities for hands-on, team-based research.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 4-5
Instructors:
Carmon, A. (PI)
IPS 274: International Urbanization Seminar: Cross-Cultural Collaboration for Sustainable Urban Development (CEE 126, EARTHSYS 138, URBANST 145)
Comparative approach to sustainable cities, with focus on international practices and applicability to China. Tradeoffs regarding land use, infrastructure, energy and water, and the need to balance economic vitality, environmental quality, cultural heritage, and social equity. Student teams collaborate with Chinese faculty and students partners to support urban sustainability projects. Limited enrollment via application; see internationalurbanization.org for details. Prerequisites: consent of the instructor(s).
Terms: Aut
| Units: 4-5
Instructors:
Chan, D. (PI)
;
Hsu, K. (PI)
IPS 275: UN Habitat III: Bridging Cities and Nations to Tackle Urban Development
From climate change to refugee housing, cities have powered into an expanding role in international affairs, helping national governments navigate critical global challenges. Every twenty years, the world convenes at the United Nations Conference on Housing and Sustainable Urban Development (HABITAT) to debate human settlement and collectively redraw our urban future. Using HABITAT III in Quito as a lens, we explore urban growth and governance; technology and finance; environmental and cultural sustainability; international negotiations and multilateral cooperation. Includes independent research on themes from HABITAT III and the New Urban Agenda.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 3-5
Instructors:
Hsu, K. (PI)
;
Nowacki, C. (PI)
IPS 298: Practical Training
Students obtain internship in a relevant research or industrial activity to enhance their professional experience consistent with their degree program and area of concentration. Prior to enrolling students must get internship approved by associate director. At the end of the quarter, a three page final report must be supplied documenting work done and relevance to degree program. Meets the requirements for Curricular Practical Training for students on F-1 visas. Student is responsible for arranging own internship. Limited to International Policy Studies students only. May be repeated for credit.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr, Sum
| Units: 1-3
| Repeatable
4 times
(up to 3 units total)
Instructors:
Stoner, K. (PI)
IPS 299: Directed Reading
IPS students only. May be repeated for credit.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr, Sum
| Units: 1-5
| Repeatable
for credit
Instructors:
Alsan, M. (PI)
;
Aturupane, C. (PI)
;
Blaydes, L. (PI)
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