The course is conducted in English。

This course covers the fundamental theories of comparative political economy and international political economy, spanning from post-World War II import substitution and export-oriented policies to developmental state theory, dependency theory, and neoliberal trade theory in the era of globalization. It also explores the impact of the global value chain and its subsequent effects on world politics and economics. Finally, the course examines the recent phenomenon of the intensifying U.S.& China geopolitical rivalry and a shift toward neo-mercantilist policies.

•Understand the foundational theories of comparative & international political economy, with a focus on the East Asian context. •Analyze the historical evolution of economic strategies in East Asia, from post-WWII industrial policies to globalization and beyond. •Evaluate the role of global value chains in transforming production, trade, and power relations among nations. •Investigate the political implications of the evolving U.S. and China rivalry and the resurgence of neo-mercantilist strategies in global economic governance.