Summer 2026 A-term
Meeting:
to be arranged
SLN:
12964
Section Type:
Lecture
ASYNCHRONOUS
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POL S MAJORS: COUNTS FOR FIELD C,
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS ** OR **
FIELD D, AMERICAN POLITICS
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POLITICAL ECONOMY OPTION REQUIRED
COURSE
Syllabus Description (from Canvas):
This course introduces students to political economy as a tool for understanding the political world. We will examine how individuals and groups make decisions, how markets and governments can both allocate resources and fail, and how institutions and civil society shape these processes across contexts. The course combines lectures and readings aiming to build an intuitive grasp of core concepts rather than memorization. Student learning will be assessed through weekly discussion posts, short quizzes, and a final paper that applies political‑economy frameworks to a contemporary issue.
Catalog Description:
Political economy as a tool for understanding and evaluating the political world. Combines theory, methods, and insights derived from economics and political science and applies them to a range of substantive issues. Course equivalent to: TPOL S 270.
Department Requirements Met:
International Relations Field
American Politics Field
Political Economy Option
GE Requirements Met:
Social Sciences (SSc)
Credits:
5.0
Status:
Active
Last updated:
May 14, 2026 - 5:14 am