PSCI 349 - Comparative Political Economy

Credits: (3)
This course examines the main perspectives of political economy including who benefits under the current economic institutions. Topics include classic texts regarding economic theory (e.g., Smith, Marx, & Keynes), the economic theory of distributivism, as well as politics, money, and culture under democracy, capitalism, and globalization. This course counts as a requirement or elective in the International Studies major; Philosophy, Politics, and Economics major; and the International Studies minor. It may also count as an elective in Political Science. Prerequisite(s): Sophomore status required. ECON 101 Foundations of Economics: Macroeconomics (3)