Working in a Global Economy
MIT OpenCourseWare offers this course on the debates surrounding globalization and its effects on business practice and public policy. Guest lecturers from academia and industry present research findings alongside firsthand accounts of operating across borders, covering topics such as global supply chains, labor markets, trade policy, and multinational management. The syllabus is organized around a series of expert talks and readings that examine how firms and workers adapt to an interconnected economy, with case studies drawn from manufacturing, finance, and services sectors. Materials include lecture notes, assigned readings, and discussion questions that ask students to weigh competing perspectives on globalization's costs and benefits. No certificate is offered, but all course materials are freely downloadable under MIT's open license, making it a useful primer for anyone studying international business, economics, or political science.