1) The term "globalization" is increasingly being used in the study of international relations and international political economy. Increasingly, also, there are debates surrounding the definition of the term and the extent of relevance in the global economy. Discuss.
2) Often it is argued that technology is the critical driver of globalization. What is the nature of this argument? Do you agree, disagree, or wish to amend or to reframe? Why and how?
3) What are the major economic justifications for state intervention used by mercantilists and what are the major types of problems with state intervention as they pertain to international political economy?