Jennifer Clapp & Eric Helleiner: IPE and Environmental Impact

This report analyzes the article by Jennifer Clapp and Eric Helleiner, exploring the relationship between international political economy (IPE) and the environment. The study examines the theoretical framework, concepts, and methodology used to understand how global economic factors, including trade and globalization, impact environmental values and policy agendas, particularly in the context of the Rio Earth Summit. The report highlights the use of qualitative research methods, secondary data analysis, and the importance of IPE in understanding environmental governance. It concludes that understanding the dynamics of the international political economy is crucial for addressing environmental challenges and achieving sustainable development. The study also discusses the arguments, evidence, and literature review, emphasizing the significance of IPE in addressing the environmental implications of larger structural trends in the international political economy.

International Political
Economy
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
OBJECTIVE....................................................................................................................................3
THEORY.........................................................................................................................................3
CONCEPT.......................................................................................................................................4
METHOD........................................................................................................................................4
ARGUMENT...................................................................................................................................5
EVIDENCE .....................................................................................................................................6
LITERATURE REVIEW................................................................................................................6
CONTRIBUTION............................................................................................................................6
STYLE.............................................................................................................................................7
CONCLUSION................................................................................................................................7
REFERENCE...................................................................................................................................9
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OBJECTIVE
Present article is written by Jennifer Clapp and Eric Helleiner in order to understand the
subject of international political economy and the environment. Along with this, the present
study is also focused towards evaluation of diverse factors which are associated with the policy
agenda promoted in Rio Earth Summit (Jennifer and Eric, 2012). In addition to this, it can be
said that effective understanding about the relationship between the international political
economy and the environment is one of key objective of the presented article.
THEORY
Article presented by the Jennifer Clapp and Eric Helleiner is significant to understand the
subject of international political economy and the environment. By having an improved focus on
theoretical framework the proper structure to the learning is being presented. It helps in
understanding the relationship between the international political economy and the environment.
In addition to this, it can be stated that theoretical framework adopted by authors is associated in
qualitative form. It has provided a great support to the research study and assist in meeting the
objectives. Along with this, it can be said that theoretical framework employed by Jennifer Clapp
and Eric Helleiner provides an appropriate explanation in regard top the research problem.
Descriptive information has been discussed by having an application of descriptive design. It
helps in evaluating the information effectively so that international political economy and the
environment relationship can be discussed effectively. In addition to this, it can be said that
systematic headings and other aspects of theoretical framework are being considered as critical
aspect. It helps in effective understanding about the economic growth of China and India. It also
assists in evaluating the significance IPE in diverse environmental factors which are associated
with the national economy so that goals and objectives can be accomplished in desired manner.
In addition to this, it can be said that explicit statement of theoretical assumptions permits
the reader to evaluate them critically which also assist in evaluating the article in more
appropriate manner. Selected framework also helps in improving the knowledge level so that
appropriate choice of methods can be taken into account. Moreover, the theoretical framework
also assist in addressing the questions. Study provides information about the explanation of
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developments in the international political economy. It means the theoretical framework in the
study is being considered in significant manner.
CONCEPT
In addition to this, it can be said that international political economy and the environment
is greatly influenced to the policy agenda. It has been noticed that international political
economy is referred as global economy. It mainly considered as an academic discipline within
political science that analyzes economics and international relation. With an assistance of this,
the information about international and global issues can be attained in appropriate manner
through application of diverse interdisciplinary tools and theoretical perspectives. It has been
noticed that any kind of changes in political and economic values of globe greatly impact the
environmental values of nation (Jennifer and Eric, 2012). That agenda advocated the
strengthening of the linkages between international economic and environmental cooperation
around a grand bargain of ‘sustainable development’. In addition to this, it can be said that
dynamics of the international political economy were affecting the environment so present study
also provide such kind of information. It also provides learning about the liberalized and
expanding international trade activities so that topic can be understand in appropriate manner. As
broader debates about economic globalization heated up which also linked directly with the
environmental values and economy. By having effective understanding in regard to the
international trade and industrial activities the concept of international political economy and its
impact on environment can be evaluated effectively.
METHOD
As per the detailed analysis of the present investigation, it can be said that qualitative
aspect of research are being considered by the authors. Along with this, the secondary research
method is also referred in appropriate manner. It facilitated in effective development of data
collection process so that goals and objectives can be accomplished in desired manner. In
addition to this, it can be said that Interpretivism philosophy approach had been used by the
researcher to give importance to his beliefs. It has further helped in providing adequate
justification for the research problem. This philosophy has assisted the researcher in highlighting
real facts and figures as per the research problem. With an assistance of this, secondary sources
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related to the international political economy are being evaluated in appropriate manner. It has
assisted the authors in effective collection of information and data from diverse literature written
by different authors. It helps in narrower study of international cooperative initiatives designed
explicitly to link economic and environmental issues. Descriptive design has been used because
it helps in providing answers to questions of who, where, how, what and when, which are
associated with a particular research problem. It helps in effective observation of key aspects in
order to have appropriate collection of data. It has been noticed that descriptive design assist in
gathering information about international political economy. Data collection and other methods
helps in examining the various economic provisions of international environmental governance
initiatives. Qualitative research is concerned with exploration of issues and understanding of
phenomena. It means the relationship between the international activities and environmental
values has been understood effectively through application of standards. However, the key
source of data collection in present study is secondary research technique which is being
accomplished on the basis of information published in other studies. Along with this, number of
scholars report is also being accessed in order to have data collection.
ARGUMENT
As per the report of Jennifer Clapp and Eric Helleiner, international political economy is
one of most critical aspect for every nation. Any kind of changes in global economy has a great
impact on the environmental values. It means the effective understanding about such aspects is
significant so that issue can be resolved in appropriate manner. In regard to this, it can be argued
that explanation of developments in the international political economy can be understand
effectively through reference of relationship between social and economic values. It has been
noticed that economic system understanding can be developed effectively through reference of
diverse trade and globalization activities.
However, in respect to the selection of methods, it can be said that primary data
collection would be beneficial in order to overcome the issue. It has been noticed that primary
data collection would assist in evaluating the perception of economic experts in regard to
international political economy. It would provide valid information in appropriate manner so that
objectives can be accomplished in desired way. It has been argued by another author that IPEE
is mainly classified in two intellectual trends. As same it can be stated that IPE filed and
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emerging field of global environmental politics is another intellectual trend. In addition to this, it
can be said that economic aspect of international market and domestic market are greatly
associated with each other.
EVIDENCE
In addition to this, it can be said that author of article has presented a great evidence to
the study which helps in maintaining the authenticity of the information gathered. It has been
noticed that behind every comment of article the proper justification is being provided. It helps in
make sure that reliable and valid information is being accessed in the research. It assist in
analysing the concept of international political economy and the environment. Along with this,
relation between both aspects has also been evaluated in appropriate manner. Moreover,
references are also being provided in order to maintain the validity and reliability of information.
Along with this, it has been noticed that key aspects associated with the subject are being
discussed effectively in the report which ensure that evidence and justification behind the subject
are being provided effectively.
LITERATURE REVIEW
According to report of author, the IPE was initially born in the year 1970's. It is mainly
focused towards economic interdependence and growth of transnational corporations. It also
assists in several developments so that economic system strength can be advanced in appropriate
manner. In addition to this, it can be said that politicization of world economy can be advanced
by having comparison with diverse sustainable economic situations. It has been identified in the
literature review section that interest about environmental issues has increased in year 1970
(Jennifer and Eric, 2012). Along with this, the intellectual opennesses of IPE is also being
discussed in the section. However, in literature section Dennis Pirages has stated that ecological
approach is also linked with the international political economy. With an assistance of this, the
concept of international political economy can be understand effectively. Moreover, the life
sustaining global ecosystem is one of critical aspect which helps in economic development.
CONTRIBUTION
In addition to this, it can be said that the present study provides an appropriate learning in
regard to subject. With an assistance of this article the learner can understand the concept of
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international market and domestic market. Along with this, economic aspects which are
associated with the topic has also being evaluated in desired manner. It has also provided an
information in regard to economic dimensions of international environmental governance
initiatives. It also shares the learning in respect to factors which make understand about the
relationship between the international political economy and the environment. Institutions and
regimes within IPEE has resulted in a relative neglect of the environmental implications of larger
structural trends in the international political economy. It has been noticed that information about
international financial market has also been advanced in critical manner. It helps in effective
development of subject information and make sure objectives of study are being accomplished
effectively.
STYLE
According to appropriate analysis of the article presented, it can be said that author has
reflected the good style writing. It has provided appropriate understanding about the subject
because the language used by Jennifer Clapp and Eric Helleiner is not complex. In addition to
this, it can be said that Author has expressed his own understanding and views about the subject
in descriptive manner. Along with this, proper comparison among factors is being reflected so
that objectives can be accomplished in desired manner. Moreover, the easy understandable words
and sentences are being taken into account. Author has expressed that development of
globalization activities can be promoted effectively by ensure about sustainable development in
context to economic and environmental values.
CONCLUSION
As per the above study, it can be concluded that Present article is written by Jennifer
Clapp and Eric Helleiner in order to understand the subject of international political economy
and the environment. By having an improved focus on theoretical framework the proper structure
to the learning is being presented. It helps in understanding the relationship between the
international political economy and the environment. In addition to this, it can be said that
systematic headings and other aspects of theoretical framework are being considered as critical
aspect. It helps in effective understanding about the economic growth of China and India. It also
assists in evaluating the significance IPE in diverse environmental factors which are associated
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with the national economy so that goals and objectives can be accomplished in desired manner.
In addition to this, it can be said that dynamics of the international political economy were
affecting the environment so present study also provide such kind of information. Qualitative
research is concerned with exploration of issues and understanding of phenomena. It means the
relationship between the international activities and environmental values has been understood
effectively through application of standards. In addition to this, it can be said that key source of
data collection in present study is secondary research technique which is being accomplished on
the basis of information published in other studies. In the article, it has been argued by another
author that IPEE is mainly classified in two intellectual trends. As same it can be stated that IPE
filed and emerging field of global environmental politics is another intellectual trend. In addition
to this, it can be said that economic aspect of international market and domestic market are
greatly associated with each other.
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REFERENCE
Jennifer, C. and Eric, H., 2012. International political economy and the environment: back to the
basic?. Available through<http://santinoregilme.weebly.com/uploads/4/0/7/9/40797557/
dlsu_january-april_2016_international_political_economy.pdf>. [Accessed on: 29
December, 2016].
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