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POLECON680

Foundations of Political Economy

Graduate School of Business GSB - Graduate School of Business

Course Description

This course provides an introduction to political economy with an emphasis on formal models of collective choice, public institutions, and political competition. Topics considered include voting theory, social choice, institutional equilibria, agenda setting, interest group politics, bureaucratic behavior, and electoral competition. Also listed as Political Science 351A.

Grading Basis

GLT - GSB Letter Graded

Min

3

Max

3

Course Repeatable for Degree Credit?

No

Course Component

Seminar

Enrollment Optional?

No

Programs

POLECON680 is a completion requirement for: