Politics and Economics
GOV 2160
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Description
Covers the political economy of policymaking and institutional change. Readings include a mixture of foundational approaches and recent research, covering a variety of methodological perspectives. The topical emphasis is on democracy, accountability, inequality, redistribution, and growth.
Class Notes
Please note: the first day of class is Wednesday, September 9th.
School
Faculty of Arts & Sciences
Credits
4
Cross Reg
Available for Harvard Cross Registration
Department
Government
Course Component
Seminar
Subject
Government
Grading Basis
FAS Letter Graded
Course Requirements
For Doctoral Students in Government, Government and Social Policy, and Political Economy and Government. Other students must petition for the course.
Exam/Final Deadline
Dec. 10, 2026
General Education
N/A
Quantitative Reasoning with Data
N/A
Divisional Distribution
Social Sciences
Course Level
Primarily for Graduate Students
