ECON0435A-S24
Political Economy
Political Economy
In this course we will study the interaction between political and economic forces to understand how they shape our society. We will explore a variety of topics including political business cycles, partisanship in economic policies, voting and political decisions in practice, the origins and effects of political polarization, political instability and economic growth, the rise of populism, and the political impact of immigration. Emphasis will be given to empirical research in political economy. Experience with statistical analysis is strongly encouraged. (ECON 0111 and ECON 0250 or IPEC 0240 required; ECON 0211 strongly recommended) 3 hrs. lect.
In this course we will study the interaction between political and economic forces to understand how they shape our society. We will explore a variety of topics including political business cycles, partisanship in economic policies, voting and political decisions in practice, the origins and effects of political polarization, political instability and economic growth, the rise of populism, and the political impact of immigration. Emphasis will be given to empirical research in political economy. Experience with statistical analysis is strongly encouraged. (ECON 0111 and ECON 0250 or IPEC 0240 required; ECON 0211 strongly recommended) 3 hrs. lect.
- Term:
- Spring 2024
- Location:
- Axinn Center 104(AXN 104)
- Schedule:
- 2:15pm-3:30pm on Tuesday, Thursday (Feb 12, 2024 to May 13, 2024)
- Type:
- Seminar
- Course Modality:
- In-Person
- Instructors:
- Raphaelle Gauvin-Coulombe
- Subject:
- Economics
- Department:
- Economics
- Division:
- Social Sciences
- Requirements Fulfilled:
- Levels:
- Undergraduate
- Availability:
- View availability, prerequisites, and other requirements.
- Course Reference Number (CRN):
- 22509
- Subject Code:
- ECON
- Course Number:
- 0435
- Section Identifier:
- A