Political Economy of Development

This course covers recent scholarship on the political economy of development. Why are some countries rich and others poor? It focuses on how political processes affect economic performance from both a macro and micro perspective, including such factors as: institutions, historical legacies, political regimes, sources of poor governance and conflict, and the role of international economics and politics. The topics covered scratch the surface on the political economy of development. Thus the primary aim of this is to help advance your research and methodological skills to help you generate and develop your own research ideas.