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ISP-351: Economics and Security
Faculty: Richard Rosecrance
Schedule
| Day | Time | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Day | 9/13 | ||
| Meet Day | T/Th | 2:40 PM - 4:00 PM | L332 |
| Review |
Description
Deals with possible and likely relationships existing between the promotion of economic growth and the impact on national security (and vice versa). Designed for the practitioner and the theorist, the course investigates economics and security from the standpoint of advanced states (like the United States) and developing nations (like Singapore, Taiwan, Korea, or other new states). Students will examine whether the relationship is direct, inverse, or curvilinear and make recommendations to particular countries concerning the proper balance to be attained, particularly in light of the U.S. experience in Iraq. Topics include: Are there surrogates for military force, deterrence, coercion, etc. that can help stabilize foreign policy relationships? To what extent can emulation, norm development, or international organizations partially substitute for reliance upon self-defense? Under what circumstances do economic constraints play a role? The relationship between market and regulative factors will be investigated both within countries and internationally. Students will write theoretical papers and also policy recommendations designed for leading international powers.