Are the dominant economic and political forces seeking to create similar patterns of knowledge and ideas to create similar patterns of behaviors that serve their interests?
I looked to see what I could find; there was only one paper. Despite finding references to intellectual clustering or differences, I don't think it relates to what your question asked:
Seabrooke, L., & Young, K. L. (2017). The networks and niches of international political economy. Review of International Political Economy, 24(2), 288-331.
Article The networks and niches of international political economy
Although very good, I don't think there is anything to support your supposition. So, I think I have to agree with Peter Beattie, although I would be interested if any RG members can support your discussion with positive answers.