Political Economy
The Political Economy Focal Study explores the interaction of the economy and the larger society, including the interaction of economics,politics and social issues.
Instructions for Focal Study 7
Complete at least three courses and a minimum of 10 credits. No more than two of these courses may have the same disciplinary prefix.
Complete one course from the first cluster and two courses from the second cluster.
| First Cluster (complete 1 course) | ||
|---|---|---|
| ECON 101 | Economics of Social Issues | 4 credits |
| ECON 102 | Economics of Markets & Governments | 4 credits |
| Second Cluster (complete 2 courses) | ||
|---|---|---|
| ENV 333 | Environmental Economics | 4 credits |
| HIST/IS 318 | Capitalism and Culture in East Asia | 4 credits |
| HIST 343 | Industrialization, Labor and the State | 4 credits |
| HIST 369 | Get Rich! Wealth in American History | 4 credits |
| POLS 310 | Markets, Politics, & Justice | 4 credits |
| POLS 345 | International Political Economy | 4 credits |
| SOC 342 | Consumer Society | 4 credits |
| SOC 347 | Global Capitalism/Neo-Colonial Inequality | 4 credits |