Political Economy and Regional Integration in America

Learning outcomes

By the end of this course, students shall understand regionalism in America region, particularly North America, which comprises US, Canada, and Mexico, all of which members of NAFTA, from economic and political perspectives.

Topics

1. Initial development of NAFTA
2. Political and economic cooperation, most recent and relevant issues
3. Theories on regionalism and roles of influential actors in the region, political and economic cooperation of South American countries, including Mercosur.