The U.S. Worker and Global Industrial Relations |
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This course looks at "globalization" and its implications for workers and their organizations. What are the main features of the global economy? How do low wages abroad impact jobs and wages in the United States? This course helps students understand the forces driving trade liberalization initiatives like the FTAA. Students will discuss the role of organizations such as the International Monetary Fund, the World Trade Organization, and the World Bank. Students will also explore the severe economic crises in countries like Argentina and Brazil and consider proposed alternatives to the way the world economy is presently organized and directed. Instructor Pam Whitefield |
