PLSC 356
Short Paper 1: due 2/7/2008
Write a succinct essay (about 250 words) to answer the following question. Please
consult the syllabus and the handout “How to Write a Good Paper in Political Science”
for details and expectations. You must pledge your work.
Which of the three major theoretical paradigms of International Political Economy –
mercantilism, liberalism, and Marxism – is most compelling to you? Why?
[Note: Your paper should not just describe or summarize the main points of these three schools,
but to analyze them, state clearly your position, and support it with evidence (sound reasoning
and / or empirical facts).]
