ECON 341 American Political Economy

Political Economy addresses the relationship between government and the market. Within this broad scope, political economy incorporates questions of the role of government in the market – a question that has long been fundamental tot discussions of American government and the state of our economy. This course will begin by setting a foundation in both economics and politics. Topics will then include the historical development of relations between the state and market, incorporating progressive understandings, the New Deal, and Keynesian and classical understandings of the economy. The course will address topics such as social welfare, income inequality, globalization, and financial crises. Fall, odd years.

Credits

3