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
Requisites
Prerequisite
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