ILRLE 3280

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ILRLE 3280
Introduction to Political Economy for Public Policy

Course information provided by the 2023-2024 Catalog.

This course will provide an overview of recent empirical research in political economy, which applies the toolbox of economic and econometric analysis to the study of politics. The focus will be on the politics of the policymaking process.  It will cover the following topics: (1) Voters' behavior; (2) Politicians' behavior; (3) Information and mass media; (4) Political distortions and capture; (5) Political institutions. The course will be based on the reading of research papers and the in-depth discussion of their implications for public policy.


Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite:  ECON 1110or equivalent, PUBPOL 2000, and ILRLE 2400 or equivalent.

Forbidden Overlaps Forbidden Overlap: ECON 4280.

When Offered Fall or Spring.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: ECON 3280

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 19867 ILRLE 3280   LEC 001

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  • Instruction Mode: In Person