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The Political Economy of Contemporary America

Course name: The Political Economy of Contemporary America

Cluster: USA minor

Period: International Business - Year 3

Semester: Spring Semester (starts in February)

Study load: 5 ECTS (~140 hours)

Exam: coursework

Course description

By learning about the interaction between economy and politics in the USA, students will gain a deeper knowledge into the dynamics of America in the twenty first century USA. Topics dealt with are; Democratic Capitalism, American Political Institutions, American Interest Groups and American Cultural Legacies.

Competences and learning objectives

After the course you can:

  • Understand the main aspects of contemporary American Political Economy. By learning about the interaction between economy and politics in the USA, students will gain a deeper knowledge into the dynamics of America in the twenty first century.