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Political Economy Concentration

Political Economy Course Descriptions

The Political Economy concentration aims to develop theoretical and empirical understanding of the connections between economics and politics. Students majoring in political science gain an appreciation of the role of economic forces in politics. Economics majors learn how politics influence economic behavior in the real world. Students choosing a concentration in political economy will be especially well prepared for graduate study in economics, political science, or business, and for both academic and non-academic careers in policy analysis, business administration, law, government relations, and other fields.

Requirements

A. 15 semester hours of required hours in Economics:

ECON 2301Principles of Macroeconomics

ECON 2302Principles of Microeconomics

ECON 3325Econometrics

B. 6 semester hours in economics from the following courses:

ECON 3340Public Finance

ECON 4310International Economics

ECON/BINT 4350Latin American Economics

C. 6 semester hours required in Government:

GOVT 1315American Politics

GOVT 2320International Relations

D. 6 elective hours in Government from the following courses:

GOVT 2375International Organizations

GOVT 4317Public Policy

GOVT 4321US Foreign Policy

GOVT 4322National Security Policy

GOVT 4323Politics of Coffee and Sugar

GOVT 4355Politics of Developing Areas

GOVT 4363Political Globalization

GOVT 4387Topics in Comparative Politics/International Relations