This course critically understands inequalities through assessing flows of capital, manufactured goods and natural resources in the global economy. It combines theoretical explanations of inequality, poverty, and enrichment with case studies from the global south and thematic discussions on contemporary global economic production and policymaking.

10 x 2 hour classes, once per week. Each class will comprise a lecture and then group-work in a seminar setting. Timetabling challenges may exist and course delivery is context dependent.

Additionally, a two-hour slot is required in week 1 to show a relevant documentary film on inequalities in the global economy and convene a discussion on its themes.

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Assessment 1: (Individual Assessment/Persuasive Essay Blog, 30%) 1,000-word academic blogpost/essay.

Assessment 2: Group project.

Part I: 10-minute group presentation (20% of overall mark)

Part II: A 4,000-word project report total (50% of overall mark).

Inequalities in the Global Economy aims to introduce and develop student knowledge and understanding of theoretical accounts of economic inequalities. It achieves this by introducing case studies of inequality in the global economy, drawing on experiences in the Global South. Through varied assessment formats, students are assisted to critically apply theoretical frameworks to real-world examples of economic development and devise policy responses to examples of inequality in the global economy.

On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Understand and critically assess uneven nature of economic development in the global economy.

Evaluate changing relationships between the Global North and Global South.

Analyse the role of particular sectors in shaping regional and national economies.

Integrate race and gender inequalities within their knowledge and understanding of economic inequalities.

Discuss policy responses to inequalities driven by global economic relationships in written and oral formats.

Students must submit at least 75% by weight of the components (including examinations) of the course's summative assessment.