Political Science 281 - Comparative Political Economy

This course introduces core political economy concepts from both classical and modern thinkers while engaging in contemporary debates about the relationship between states and markets. Students will read Smith, Marx, List, Polanyi, Keynes, Hayek, and others, as well as engage with questions such as: What is political economy? Why and how do capitalist systems differ? Why are some countries wealthier and more prosperous than others? What is the role of the state in the economy, market, and development? These questions will be answered using examples from countries in the modern industrial, developing, and post-socialist worlds. (Gen. Ed. SB, DG)

Open to sophomore, junior, and senior Political Science students. Intro to Comparative Politics recommended