Introduction to Political Economics, 5 cr

Lectures (24 h) on Mondays and on Wednesdays at 10-12,

Place:

on Mondays: Economicum, seminar room 3-4, except on Monday 24.1. Economicum, lecture room;

on Wednesdays: Economicum, seminar room 1, except on Wednesday 19.1. and 26.1. and on Wednesday 23.2. Economicum, seminar room 3-4.

• N.B. No lectures on 21st and 23rd of February, 2011.

Content

The aim of the course is to give an overview of the research agenda of modern political economy. We study basic concepts and methods of political economy and use them to analyze questions like: What determines the size of the government? How do institutions shape policy choices and election outcomes? What are political business cycles?

Completion

Final exam, 14.3.2011 at 12 - 14, PR (Main Building), AUD. XIV

2nd exam, 14.4.2011 at 12 - 14, ECO (ECONOMICUM), room 3/4

2nd retake 26.5.2011 at 12 – 14, PR (Main Building), Aud. XIV