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Political economy addresses a wide range of issues, including the network of relationships connecting state institutions and economic actors; the ways in which public policies shape economic performance and the distribution of income and economic power; the impact of public policies on the evolution of economic institutions and relationships over time; and the ways in which economic performance impinges upon governmental decision making and political stability. This course examines the American political economy. We are thus concerned with examining the above-mentioned issues to better understand how patterns of state-economy relations have changed over the course of U.S. history and the ways in which this evolutionary process has affected and reflected the development of the American state. In addition, a special emphasis will be placed on the challenges presented by economic globablization in the contemporary period. Although there is no prerequisite for this course, previous exposure to eco nomics and quantitative methods is suggested.
COURSE FORMAT: Lecture
Level: UGRD Credit: 1 Gen Ed Area Dept: NONE Grading Mode: Graded
Prerequisites: NONE
Last Updated on MAR-24-2000
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