Spring 2024 Executive MPA Program U6230 section 001

Political Economy Seminar

Call Number 11873
Day & Time
Location
R 6:10pm-9:00pm
407 International Affairs Building
Points 3
Grading Mode Standard
Approvals Required None
Instructor Yumiko T Shimabukuro
Type SEMINAR
Method of Instruction In-Person
Course Description This seminar surveys the defining political economy issues of our time. It explores the interplay between politics and economics in the substantive issue areas of trade, finance, investment, development, and redistribution. The seminar surveys the most provocative, influential contributions in multiple disciplines utilizing a wide range of research methods. Contemporary debates are studied in depth, including the fragmentation of production, causes and consequences of financial crises, growing inequality, economic development challenges, and the determinants of public goods provision. The course equips students with the conceptual and empirical tools to better understand current developments, provides exposure to multiple perspectives, and builds confidence in development one's own point of view.
Web Site Vergil
Department International and Public Affairs
Enrollment 13 students (30 max) as of 11:06AM Monday, May 13, 2024
Subject Executive MPA Program
Number U6230
Section 001
Division School of International and Public Affairs
Open To Architecture, Schools of the Arts, Business, Engineering:Graduate, GSAS, SIPA, Journalism, Law, Public Health, Professional Studies, Social Work
Campus Morningside
Note Open to EMPA Students Only
Section key 20241EMPA6230U001