Global Political Economy Theory

Critical Literature Review (1500 words; 40%)  Your review should incorporate the following:  1. A summary of the key points raised by each reading and how they link to the broader theoretical tradition from which they are a part.  2. Analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of the article (you must demonstrate critical evaluation for higher marks)  3. A comparison of the two articles’ main assumptions / concepts  4, A clear argument, using evidence to support your claims about the authors’ arguments.  5. Do not use only these sources! This will limit your understanding of them and the broader debates within which they sit  6. As always, a good piece of coursework should include an introduction, and conclusion.   You should base your review around TWO of the four readings listed below. All these articles are available on the Moodle page at the relevant week:  1. Helleiner, E. (2002) ‘Economic Nationalism as a Challenge to Economic Liberalism? Lessons from the 19th Century’ International Studies Quarterly 46 (3) pp.307-329  2. Ikenberry, G.J (2010) ‘The Liberal International Order and its Discontents’ Millennium: Journal of International Studies 38 (3) pp.509-521 3. Burnham, P (1994) ‘Open Marxism and Vulgar International Political Economy’ Review of International Political Economy 1 (2) pp.221-231  4. Peterson, V.S (2005), ‘How (the Meaning of) Gender Matters in Political Economy’ New Political Economy 10 (4) pp.499-521.