Politics

POLI 200D Political Economy Core Seminar

Introduction to the theories and methodologies of political economy. Focuses on the relationship between states and markets and considers the politics of economic choices and institutions germane to both national and global political institutions. Addresses origins and development of markets and capitalism; historical evolution of states and their economies; relationship between labor, capital, production, and consumption; regulation of production; macroeconomics and management of economies; and issues of national and global social welfare.

Requirements

Enrollment is restricted to graduate students.

Credits

5

Quarter offered

Spring

Instructor

Matthew Sparke