Pol. Economy·Course
Political Economy
Historical schools, economic systems, power and institutions, democracy, inequality and digital economy
§ 01 — Curriculum
16 modules.
Each module is a small unit. Most read in sequence — but a determined reader can begin anywhere.
- M IWhat Is Political EconomyWhat political economy is6 articles
36 minBegin → - M IIHistorical Schools and TraditionsHistorical schools and traditions6 articles
36 minBegin → - M IIIEconomic Systems and Types of CapitalismEconomic systems and varieties of capitalism6 articles
36 minBegin → - M IVPower, Classes, InterestsPower, classes, interests6 articles
36 minBegin → - M VInstitutions, States, and RegimesInstitutions, States, and Regimes6 articles
36 minBegin → - M VIThe Political Economy of Democracies and DictatorshipsThe Political Economy of Democracies and Dictatorships6 articles
36 minBegin → - M VIIPublic Choice and Political IncentivesPublic Choice and Political Incentives6 articles
36 minBegin → - M VIIIThe Political Economy of Inequality and RedistributionThe Political Economy of Inequality and Redistribution6 articles
36 minBegin → - M IXInternational Political Economy (IPE)International Political Economy (IPE)6 articles
36 minBegin → - M XGlobalization, Financialization, and the World SystemGlobalization, Financialization, and the World System6 articles
36 minBegin → - M XIThe Political Economy of DevelopmentThe Political Economy of Development6 articles
36 minBegin → - M XIIRegulation, States, and MarketsRegulation, States, and Markets6 articles
36 minBegin → - M XIIILabour, Social Policy, and the Welfare StateLabour, Social Policy, and the Welfare State6 articles
36 minBegin → - M XIVThe Political Economy of Security and SanctionsThe Political Economy of Security and Sanctions6 articles
36 minBegin → - M XVContemporary Challenges and the Future of Political EconomyContemporary Challenges and the Future of Political Economy6 articles
36 minBegin → - M XVIThe Digital Economy and New ChallengesThe Digital Economy and New Challenges4 articles
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§ 02 — Learning outcomes
4 outcomes.
Differentiate the main schools of political economy (classical, Marxist, Keynesian, institutional) and their analytical toolkits.
Analyze the role of power, social classes, states, and institutions in shaping economic systems and economic policy.
Assess globalization processes, international trade, financial flows, and geopolitics from the perspective of political economy.
Apply political economy analysis to current issues such as inequality, the digital economy, climate change, sanctions, and the transformation of the state.
§ 03 — Practices