Learn about international political economy through theory, history, and policy in this 17-minute lecture from Associate Professor Ken Sakade at Kyoto University's Faculty of Economics. Explore the second chapter of the first session's course introduction, which sets the foundation for understanding the complex interplay between economic history and international relations. Part of a comprehensive series available through Kyoto University's OpenCourseWare platform, this Japanese-language lecture provides essential context for studying global economic systems and their historical development.