Apr 25, 2024  
2019-2020 College of Liberal Arts (Admitted Fall 2019/Spring 2020) 
    
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PSCI 314 - American Political Economy

4 credits
This course explores the relationship between politics and economics in the U.S. The course begins with a theoretical exploration of the relationship democracy and capitalism and examines the differences between government and market solutions to collective action problems. The second component of the course examines the political practices of business, labor, and other political actors. The last part of the course builds on the first two in an assessment of a range of public policies in the U.S. including, for example, economic policies, industrial relations, and employment policy. Enrollment priority: Given to senior Political Sciences Majors. Prerequisite: PSCI 103  recommended. Offered in alternate years. CLA-Writing Intensive



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