F1IP 4130 - Fundamentals of Economic Diplomacy

This collaborative course is part of the partnership about economic diplomacy that PSIA developed with the OECD, the International Economic Forum of the Americas, Seoul National University (Graduate School of International Studies), HEC Montréal, and the University of California San Diego (School of Global Policy and Strategy). Through this course, students will gain a theoretical and practical understanding of the principles of economic diplomacy, will work together with the students from the partner universities, and some of them will have the opportunity to earn a mini Summer internship at the OECD.
The 12 sessions will be divided into 3 main blocs of 4 sessions each. In the 1st block, students will be introduced to the basics of economic diplomacy and become familiar with its operation. In the 2nd block, each university will present one session on a selected topic of their expertise - a total of 4 video-lectures -. These sessions will be available as on-line modules, to be discussed in class. The 3rd block will be dedicated to the practice of economic diplomacy, including a real-time simulation due to last approximately one month: students will be expected to negotiate a G20 communiqué. The OECD will provide preparation videos to introduce the simulation.

Learning Outcomes
1. Gain a mind-set able to grasp the complexities and the functioning of economic diplomacy;
2. Ability to work remotely with peers across schools and time-zones;
3. Ability to negotiate and across cultures.

Professional Skills
1. Ability to understand the complexity of economic interdependence;
2. Understand the critical issues of global economic governance;
3. Negotiating skills, grasp the “give and take” process, be ready to compromises, as a balanced outcome is required for a lasting settlement.

Olivier DE LAROUSSILHE,Howard DAVIES,Paolo GUERRIERI,Giorgio BARBA NAVARETTI

Séminaire

English

Following this course will require active participation in the sessions and the simulation, some reading of suggested core texts or illustrative documents. Additional requested information: (eg ≤ to 3 hours, 3 to 6 hours or > to 6 hours): 24 hours in total 3 hours work personal work per week should be a reasonable contribution to the course.

This course will focus on policy issues relating to ED, not on economics as such. Therefore it does not require mathematical nor statistical knowledge, though a fair understanding of the basics of international economics and international trade should help.

Autumn 2021-2022

Assessment will be based on participation (10%), a mid-term case-study (35%), a written essay from a choice among set topics (35%), a simulation/case study (20%).

Each session will focus on one particular aspect. A presentation by the lecturer will introduce/map out the issue, followed by an interactive part; participation by students encouraged + a simulation on a case study.
Additional requested information (6 or 12 weeks): 12 weeks