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Economics for Foreign Policy Makers

IWP 642 / IWPO 642
2 Credits
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This eight-week course is designed to equip students with a basic understanding of economic history, theory and practice, which can be applied to careers in foreign policy, intelligence, or national security.

Professor

  • Anne Rathbone Bradley

    George and Sally Mayer Fellow for Economic Education and Academic Director at the Fund for American Studies; former Economic Analyst for the CIA's Office of Terrorism Analysis

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This course may be taken as a part of the following programs:

  • Master of Arts in Statecraft and National Security Affairs
  • Master of Arts in Statecraft and International Affairs
  • Master of Arts in Strategic Intelligence Studies
  • Executive Master of Arts in National Security Affairs
  • Master of Arts in Strategic and International Studies (Professional)
  • Master of Arts in Statecraft and Strategy (Online)
  • Professional Master of Arts in Statecraft and Strategy (Online)
  • Certificate in Economic Statecraft
  • Certificate in Peace Building, Stabilization, and Humanitarian Affairs
  • Continuing Education Program

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