| This module examines the processes of globalisation
and macro-economic development with reference to EU trade and
development policy. It explores the socio-economic interaction
which exists between core Member States of the European Union,
'Third Countries' including the USA, eastern Europe and ex-colonial
Southern Hemisphere regions. It aims to look at the patterns of
change associated with a globalising economy; the role of transnational
corporations in EU development; power blocs within the EU; the
role of financial capitals in European integration; the relationship
with former colonial states; and the shifts in international finance
with the onset of the process of globalisation. The module entails
two units, one unit covering the relevant macro-economic drivers
within the European Union's economy and the second unit assessing
the inter-relations that exist on a global basis.
Unit one examines the structural, economic and governmental systems
that operate within the main actors in the European integration
process - Germany, France and Britain. It will also compare the
role of other regions of Europe - including Ireland, north and
south - and will address the issues surrounding regional disparity,
policy cohesion and the implications of enlargement as a developmental
process. This unit gives an insight into the relationship which
the smaller regions have with the major states of Europe and will
show how this has evolved in terms of an integrated economic bloc.
This unit finishes with a look at the role of European based transnational
corporations in the process of European integration.
Unit two examines the role of the European Union on a global
stage, and explores the impact that macro-economics have had on
various economic and political systems. In this four aspects of
EU development will be investigated: the enlargement process to
Eastern Europe; trade, aid and development policies with countries
in the developing world; the relationship with the USA; and the
evolution and complications of neo-liberal economic theory. The
module utilises international research, organisational networks,
contacts, resources and initiatives to present a comprehensive
picture of EU economic development within the context of globalisation.
It will look at the ways in which the other Member States of the
European Union have reacted to the challenges of a globalized
economy and will assess the impact on EU linked developing countries.
The module is designed to enable students to:
- Gain a detailed knowledge of other Member States of the European
Union.
- Understand the economy of Ireland, north and south, in terms
of global development.
- Assess the various levels of policy integration.
- Examine the impact of globalisation at regional and international
levels.
- Look at economic centre points within the EU.
- Develop an understanding of socio-economic history, politics
and economics within the European Union.
- Examine the relationships that exist between local and global
development.
- To define the EU as a global actor.
- Appreciate the effects of policies designed and implemented
at European level on US relations and on the developing world.
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