This course aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the major theories, historical developments, and contemporary issues within Political Economy from a comparative perspective. Spanning diverse topics, the course is structured into thematic sessions, each delving into key aspects such as classical theories of political economy, historical political economy, varieties of capitalism, states and development, corruption, state-business relations, the politics of public goods provision, inequality, migration, automation and AI, and the global economic trends. The syllabus navigates through seminal works and contemporary scholars. It also explores case studies from various regions, offering a global perspective on economic and political systems. The course concludes with an exploration of pressing issues that endangers world’s democracies.
- Teacher: Firat Kimya