ILRLE 3280

Introduction to Political Economy for Public Policy

Course Description

Course information provided by the 2025-2026 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 ECON 1110 or equivalent, PUBPOL 2000, and ILRLE 2400 or equivalent.

Forbidden Overlaps ECON 3280, ECON 4280, ILRLE 3280

Distribution Requirements (SBA-AG), (SSC-AS), (ICE-IL, QP-IL)

Last 4 Terms Offered 2025SP, 2024SP

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