CSS 391
Fall 2011
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01
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Political economy explores a wide range of issues, including the ways in which public policies and institutions shape economic performance (growth, inflation, unemployment); the impact of public policies on the evolution of economic institutions and relationships over time; and the ways in which economic performance impinges upon governmental decision making and political stability. This course engages political economy from multiple theoretical and disciplinary perspectives, ranging from the methodological individualism of public choice to economic sociology. After exploring the competing conceptualizations of the state, the economy, and political economic dynamics, we will turn to examine the American political economy, with particular emphasis on the rise and decline of the Keynesian welfare state and a series of current challenges, including the role of demographics in the welfare state and the causes of the current political economic crisis. |
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Essential Capabilities:
None |
| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
SBS ECON |
| Course Format: Lecture / Discussion | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Major Requirement for: (CSS) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
To be announced.
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Examinations and Assignments:
To be announced. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
This course is required for all CSS seniors.
Students will automatically be enrolled in this course by CSS. Disregard the comment below regarding submitting a drop/add request for this course. |
| Instructor(s): Eisner,Marc A. Times: ...W.F. 02:40PM-04:00PM; Location: PAC136; |
Permission of Instructor Required
Enrollment capacity: 30 | Permission of instructor approval will be granted by the instructor during pre-registration through the Electronic Portfolio. Click "Add to My Courses" and "To request a POI electronically, click here" to submit your request. |
| Web Resources: Syllabus |
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