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Spring
15
Does democracy undermine successful economic policy, or does capitalism tend to erode democracy? Do markets enable liberalism, or hinder it? Is it acceptable that economic power translates into political power? This module is designed to allow students the chance to study these and other important questions on the relationship between capitalism, liberalism and democracy. Looking towards the 'big picture', the module allows students to go into depth on theory, concepts and ideas from the past and present: we unpack and analyse a different key author or tradition each week to find out what they said, what others thought about it, and how it is relevant to politics and economics in practice. This module is suitable for all students with an interest in political economy and international political economy in general, and particularly those with an interest in theory and concepts. It also provides useful training for students wishing to write dissertations with sophisticated theoretical engagement.
3,500-word self-reflection assignment - 100%
Transferable skills
Two hours per week, one lecture and one seminar
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