Global Political Economy
Problems in a Transforming International Order
- Jean Marie Chenou - Universidad de los Andes
- Ralf J. Leiteritz - Universidad del Rosario, Colombia
- Carolina Urrego-Sandoval - Universidad de los Andes
Taking first the profound transformations underway in the global political economy, this pathbreaking new text redefines how we understand trade, finance, money and labour. In this new problem-based approach, the core concerns of the global economy are joined by key topics, spanning energy to development, inequalities to illicit economies, reflecting the fluid and dynamic nature of contemporary GPE scholarship.
The book addresses four major transformations shaping the global political economy today: the questioning of the liberal international order, the rise of the Anthropocene, the technological advancements of the fourth industrial revolution, and the increasing significance of identity politics. These transformations are explored through a comprehensive framework that integrates diverse theoretical and methodological approaches, ensuring a nuanced understanding of real-world problems. Each chapter tackles key problems and global issues, from global energy dependency and rising inequality to the commodification of personal data and platform economies.
The book also emphasises the need for a truly global perspective, integrating lenses, concepts, voices, and ideas from scholarship all round the world. This inclusive approach broadens understanding and reflects the complexity and diversity of the global landscape. By adopting the stance of “hybrid GPE scholars,” the authors bridge the gap between different geographical and intellectual traditions, offering a rich and varied examination of contemporary GPE.
Global Political Economy is an essential resource, providing a fresh and relevant perspective on the field. It fosters critical discussions and debates, encouraging readers to rethink entrenched beliefs and engage with the ever-evolving landscape of global political economy.
How should students be introduced to GPE in an era of massive global transformation? The text focuses on the transformations themselves, offering a more global perspective and covering a wider range of issues and concepts than most other texts. A very timely, accessible, and exciting introduction to the field!
This is an ambitious book that has had a long time coming. Leiteritz, Chenou and Urrego Sandoval must be congratulated for offering such a wide-ranging view of global political economy. Bringing together the many roots of GPE, this text offers an exciting opportunity to reflect on the fragility of global economic flows and relationships in the new era of evolving power shifts.
Pick this new textbook up for a lucid and original overview of the world order. It lays out the foundations of the present world, and goes on to emphasise features – especially problems – that are new. So we have the Anthropocene, the energy transition, illicit economies, cryptocurrencies, commodification of personal data, global health threats, and more. To be enjoyed not only by students but by anyone who appreciates the company of provocative insights into today’s GPE.
Sage College Publishing
