Economics 223 - Introduction to Political Economy

Intro to Political Economy

Fall
2022
01
4.00
Manuel Garcia Dellacasa

M 3:05 PM - 4:20 PM; W 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM

Smith College
ECO-223-01-202301
Seelye 301
mgarcia93@smith.edu
In this course, we use economic analysis tools study the conflicts that underpin the Capitalist mode of production. Social constructs like class, gender, race, and imperialism are essential categories to our analysis. After studying the basic characteristics of Capitalism and its inherent distributional conflicts, we will explore the institutions that regulate these conflicts—underscoring their endogenous transformation in times of crisis. To understand this process in-depth, we will analyze the last hundred years of US capitalism from the lens of political economy. By the end of our course, students will understand that the economy is far from being a closed system. Prerequisites: ECO 150 or ECO 153. (E)
 

[CE] ECO 150 or ECO 153

Permission is required for interchange registration during the add/drop period only.
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