| Title: | Trade Politics |
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| Course Section Number: | PPE-238-01 |
| Department: | Philosophy, Politics, Economic |
| Description: | Trade politics is a complex nexus of domestic and international politics, economic conditions, global and regional institutions, business interests, and civil society. This course provides students with both theoretical foundations and practical tools to analyze trade politics. We begin with the international trade system, focusing on policies for trade in goods andservices, as well as tariffs and non-tariff barriers. We will examine how these policies shape international relations and connect them to current debates such as the trade wars. We then turn to the winners and losers of trade. Who benefits financially from trade, and whobears the costs? How do factors such as gender, race, political ideology, education, and occupation shape public opinion toward trade? We will consider how people from diverse backgrounds understand and react to global trade, and how public attitudes influence political, economic, and social policies. Finally, students will gain quantitative literacy by learning MS Excel for data management and visualization. Students will analyze trade data from international organizations and comparetrade developments in the Global North and South. Students will also design, analyze, and present survey data. The course concludes by reflecting on trade's impact on development andequality. There are no prerequisites. Students should come prepared for active participation in student-centered learning |
| Credits: | 1.00 |
| Start Date: | August 26, 2026 |
| End Date: | December 19, 2026 |
| Meeting Information: |
08/26/2026-12/18/2026 Lecture Monday, Wednesday, Friday 11:00AM - 11:50AM, Room to be Announced
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| Faculty: | Ye, Huei-Jyun |
Course Status & Cross-Listings
| Cross-list Group Capacity: | 20 |
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| Cross-list Group Student Count: | 0 |
| Calculated Course Status: | OPEN |
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