POL S 416
Economic Theory as Applied to the Political System
Explanation and evaluation of the political system, using elementary economics theory. Topics include alternative voting rules, the political effectiveness of various types of groups, causes and consequences of logrolling, and bureaucratic organizations. Prerequisite: ECON 300. Offered: jointly with ECON 452.
Topics
- alternative voting rules
- the political effectiveness of various types of groups
- causes and consequences of logrolling
- and bureaucratic organizations
Topics explicitly listed in official catalogue description
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗Current public catalogue; retrieved 2026-11-05