Overview

This unit is an introduction to contemporary political economy, emphasising core theoretical concepts and controversies and empirical evaluation. Before political science or economics, there was political economy. This unit studies the interaction between the economy and political institutions: the formal laws, norms, conventions, and rules that shape economic activity. Special … For more content click the Read More button below.

Offerings

S1-01-CLAYTON-ON-CAMPUS

Rules

Enrolment Rule

Contacts

Chief Examiner(s)

Mr Weijia Li

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:
1.

understand the interaction between political institutions and markets

2.

evaluate how formal and informal institutions impact economic activity and outcomes

3.

critically consume contemporary empirical work in political economy and related disciplines

4.

critically assess how institutions shape the behaviour of political actors.

Teaching approach

Active learning

Assessment

1 - Within semester assessment
2 - Examination

Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities

Lectures
Tutorials

Workload requirements

Workload