International Political Economy (IPE) is a field of study that examines the interaction between politics and economics in the international system. It focuses on the ways in which political and economic factors shape and influence each other in the global context. IPE scholars analyze a wide range of issues, including international trade, finance, development, globalization, and the role of international institutions such as the World Trade Organization (WTO), International Monetary Fund (IMF), and World Bank. They also examine the political and economic power relations between states, multinational corporations, and other actors in the global economy. Overall, IPE seeks to understand how political and economic factors interact and shape the global economy, and how these interactions affect the distribution of power, wealth, and resources among different actors in the international system.