Political economy of western europe
Master
In Maynard (USA)
Description
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Type
Master
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Location
Maynard (USA)
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Start date
Different dates available
This course includes topics for two short papers and one extended research paper, which can be found in the assignments section.
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Course programme
Lectures: 1 session / week, 3 hours / session
Syllabus (PDF)
Examines role of European states in postwar period of rapid economic growth and current crisis. Includes analysis of different state traditions ("etatist," liberal, authoritarian); government's role in decline of some economies and rise of others; why and where Keynesianism, indicative planning, and state enterprises were introduced; alternative conceptions of contemporary economic problems (new international division of labor? too few producers? oil shock?); and of policies to deal with them (industrial policy? monetarism? protectionism?).
Students must do all the reading before attending the class. The course focuses on reading and discussion. The assignments are either
Grading is based mainly on the essays, with some consideration of class participation.
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Political economy of western europe