https://at-ceu.studyguide.timeedit.net/modules/UGST4000?type=COREThis is an introductory course in political economy. Political economy can be defined as the study of the interaction between the political and economic spheres, or the tension between the state and the market. This course focuses on comparative approaches to political economy, which seek to explain how political and economic factors interact to shape policy choices, economic performance, and societal outcomes in different countries. It is designed to give students a working familiarity with some of the main 'currents' within the field, including rational choice, historical, institutional, and constructivist understandings of political economy. The course will discuss the respective strengths and weaknesses of these different analytical and theoretical frameworks, giving students the analytical tools to hone their understanding of the intricate relationship between politics and economics.