1.

How do neo-Marxist theories compare with liberal and neoliberal theories of

international economic relations? Which is most pertinent to developing states? Which
is most pertinent to developed states?
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are economic nationalist theories of international economic relations? Discuss with
reference to East Asia and Africa and Latin America comparing/contrasting the regions
for similarities and differences.
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poststructuralist perspectives different to the other main theories of international
economic relations? Do they advance or detract from our understanding of international
political economy in respect of East Asia or Latin America or Africa?
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4. East Asian developmental states historically achieved rapid economic growth while
integrating with the world economy. Assess the ability of Latin American states to
successfully emulate the East Asian developmental model.
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East Asian states develop at the rapid rate they have and why has this historically not
occurred in Africa? Or is it happening now? Which theoretical perspective of
international economic relations best explains this?
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performance of Latin American countries such as Argentina, Chile and Brazil has been
mixed. What are the main causes of this? Which theoretical perspective best explains
these causes?
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---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------7. African states

were expected to take-off economically after becoming independent. But for many
their economic development record has been poor. What are the main causes of this?
Which theoretical perspective best explains these causes?
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------WEEK 2 NATIONALIST THEORIES
A1. What is economic mercantilism and what are its main tenets?
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-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------B1. Who
are the main proponents of economic nationalism?
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a viable economic theory today? If so, why and for whom?

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WEEK 3 LIBERAL AND NEO-LIBERAL THEORIES

A1. What is economic liberalism and what are its main tenets?
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can it be seen as a radical theory? How can it be seen as a conservative one?
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classical liberalism differ from neoliberalism?
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------B2 What
are some of the main criticisms that can be levelled at both classical liberalism and
neoliberalism?
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MARXIST AND NEO-MARXIST THEORIES
A1. What is the basis of Marxist thought?
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A2. What prescriptions for international political economy can be taken from Marxs
writing?
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do neo-Marxists such as Gill advocate?
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------B2. Is Gills thesis convincing?
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POST STRUCTURALISM
A1. What are the foundations for a poststructuralist theory of economic relations?
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---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------A2. How
are its foundations different from structural theories?
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can/cant post- structural approaches be used to understand international economic
relations/development?
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WEEK 6 THE DEVELOPMENTAL STATE MODEL OF EAST ASIA

A1. What is the developmental state?
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Which states have followed a developmental state model and why?
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you think the developed East Asian states remain developmental states today?
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--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------B2. What
are the limitations of the developmental state model?
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STATE MODEL AND THE REST OF ASIA
A1. Can the developmental state model be reproduced by other Asian states, such as
China?
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A2. What might be the impediments to following the developmental state model by
other Asian states?
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------B1. What factors outside the
region might influence the ability of Asian states to follow the developmental state
model?

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------B2. Are there any regional impediments or

enablers to Asian states following the developmental state model?
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LATIN AMERICAN DEVELOPMENT FROM NATIONALISM TO NEOLIBERALISM?
A1. How have the mainstream theorists viewed development in Latin America?
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A2. What ways have Latin American states attempted to develop?

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-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------B1. What are some of the main

impediments to development in Latin America?
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impediments be overcome?
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10 LATIN AMERICA VS EAST ASIAN DEVELOPMENT
A. What is the basis for Kays argument? Is it convincing?
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------B. Might
there be other reasons for East Asias rapid growth compared with Latin America?
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WEEK 11 THE UNDERDEVELOPMENT OF SUB- SAHARAN AFRICA

A1. Africa, like Latin America, has (previously?) embraced neoliberal economic policies.
Why?

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------A2. Has
neoliberalism been successful in Africa?
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------B1. What
are the main impediments to economic development in Africa?
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------B2. What approaches to
development should Africa embrace?
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------WEEK 12 THE DEVELOPMENT
OF SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA
A1. What are the main prescriptions advocated for African economic development?
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----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------A2. Are these convincing? Have they changed? What are the alternatives?
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Which main economic theory/ies best explains the plight of Africa? Why?
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