Theories and Models in Political Economy

This course explores political economy, examining how political institutions shape and influence policymaking.

Knowledge - the student shall:

• understand how incentives, institutions, and strategic interactions among political actors shape public policy decisions

Skills - the student shall demonstrate the ability to:

• apply theoretical insights from political economy to contemporary political issues and case studies
• evaluate strategic interactions among political actors using formal and empirical reasoning

2 hours of lectures every week and 2 hours of exercises every other week. For elective courses in the specialization in Political Science, the following applies: If fewer than 10 students attend the course during the first two weeks of teaching, the course will be offered as an individual study course with supervision.