The Political Economy of the United States

Undergraduate catalogue

This course explores the interaction of political and economic outcomes in the United States. The course presents several theories and models that help to integrate political and economic analysis. The topics covered include special interest and corporate influence, the role of money in politics, and the political impact of inequality and the Financial Crisis. A special emphasis will be placed on how political and economic factors shape key policy outcomes in areas such as social welfare, antitrust, international trade, and immigration.