University of Rochester Political Science Department

IR/PSC 108 Introduction to Political Economy

Cross-listed as ECO118

Political Science Field: Positive Theory, Political Philosophy, Introductory Courses

International Relations Track: Political Economy and Development (B)

Typically offered every year

Alexandre Debs
Fall 2008

Course Syllabus

How do political institutions affect economic growth? How do economic conditions affect political decisions? This course is an introduction to the history of thought and current debates in political economy. We review great texts in the history of political economy (by Adam Smith, Karl Marx, and others), present an introduction to the modern tools used in the field, and show their applications in the context of democratic and nondemocratic politics.

For the official course schedule, including restrictions, classrooms, and current enrollments, check the Registrar's official schedules. More current syllabi and course information might be available for students on my.rochester.edu.