This seminar aims to develop a critical understanding on the changes in global political economy since the 1970s. After a brief introductory discussion on the development of capitalism from the 16th century to the 1980s; the rise of neoliberalism its dominance in economic policy-making since the 1980s; and the implementation of neoliberalism through different processes and in different countries, the student is asked to proceed with his/her own research questions relevant with the seminar topic with the ultimate aim of preparing a research paper.