Introduction to macro-level long-term development processes by which societies improve their standards of living. Development theories, historical drivers; present debates; when and how public policies can best enable economic development.

The course provides graduate students with a solid understanding of core works in comparative political economy (CPE) and relevant classics in international political economy (IPE). Students learn some of the current frontier empirical questions in CPE-IPE, including the links between global finance and democracy, the links between domestic variables and national responses to global environmental shocks and systemic risk, the European crisis, Japanese political economy, Chinese political economy, and East Asian political economy. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

An analysis of governmental policies and international political bargaining in regard to such issues as international investment, trade, and monetary relations. Recommended pre-requisite: ECON 100 or 309. Prerequisite: All of POLI 100, POLI 101, POLI 240. Or third-year standing or higher.

An examination of law and political theory that considers topics such as sovereignty, constitutionalism, civil disobedience, rights and the political role of judges. Prerequisite: All of POLI 100, POLI 101, POLI 240. Or third-year standing or higher.

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