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Politics of Capitalism (374-0-20)

Instructors

Andrew Roberts
847/491-2636
2001 Sheridan Road, 3172
Office Hours: By appointment only

Meeting Info

2001 Sheridan GPC 3111: Tues, Thurs 12:30PM - 1:50PM

Overview of class

This course considers how politics affects the economy and the economy affects politics. Its main focus will be on the advanced industrial economies of Western Europe, North America, and East Asia. The course is thus a complement to other courses in the department which look at the political economy of developing countries and international political economy. Major topics to be covered include the normative arguments for and against the market, the development of the west, the welfare state, the role of money in politics, and inequality.

Learning Objectives

  1. Students will become familiar with the major theories of political economy.
  2. Students will learn the key methods for studying political economy.
  3. Students will learn how to evaluate and assess political science research.

Teaching Method

Lecture/discussion

Evaluation Method

Exams, short papers, final project

Class Attributes

Social and Behavioral Science Foundational Discipl
Global Perspectives on Power, Justice, and Equity
SoC Individual and Social Behavior Distro