POEC 401(F) Contemporary Problems in Political Economy
This course examines contemporary problems in political economy, integrating
international, comparative and US public policy. The course begins with discussions of key issue areas in political economy such as public finance, economic
development and international trade, intentionally incorporating both Economics and Political Science approaches to their study. In each issue area, the focus
moves from theory to empirical analysis and then to case studies. The course
also incorporates a thematic component based on policy issues of current concern, and concludes with student group projects and presentations on a contemporary policy issue of student choice analyzed domestically and internationally.
Format: lecture, discussion, seminar. Requirements: five short papers, group paper and project, class participation.
Prerequisites: Economics 110 and 120; Political Science 201 or 203 and 202 or
204, or equivalent; upper-level electives in International and Comparative Political Economy (see list above). Enrollment limit: 20 (expected: 10-20). Preference given to Political Economy majors. Required in the Political Economy major but open to non-majors.