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In today’s world, politics and economics are interconnected, but what is the nature of this connectivity? What are the power relationships that shape the world economy today and create new challenges for international institutions facing globalization? What makes some countries wealthier than others? Do we face cultural diversity or fragmentation? Does the type of governance effect economic development and social change or is it the other way around? How do we measure it and how trustworthy is the data? These issues and many more will be examined in this course along with a wide library of sources and a biting criticism.
Political Economy of Institutions and Development
ofrecido por
Universiteit Leiden
Programa - Qué aprenderás en este curso
Semana
12 horas para completar
Introduction into this course
Welcome to this course! Here we present the instructor and his team, what we will do in the upcoming modules, and what is exactly Political Economy. You play an important role in this module.
We would also like to hear who you are and what are your expectations from this course. Don't forget to read before that our academic standards and tips and tricks that will help you succeed in this course. Good luck!
4 videos (Total 22 minutos), 7 readings
4 videos
Trailer2m
Introduction to Political Economy6m
The Evolution of Political Economy7m
International Political Economy6m
7 lecturas
Meet the instructor & his team5m
Welcome to Leiden University5m
Complete our short survey10m
Tips for studying online5m
Being successful in an international virtual learning community5m
Behaving in an academic way5m
Reading for International Political Economy30m
Semana
22 horas para completar
Data used in Political Economy
Basic Data. Reviews the basic data of population, output and development used to make international comparisons between countries.
11 videos (Total 59 minutos), 1 reading, 1 quiz
11 videos
Visualization: World Maps4m
Political Economy and Data6m
Population7m
Visualization: World Map of Population2m
Output (GDP current values)6m
Visualization: World Map of GDP (Current Values)3m
Output (GDP PPP)7m
Visualization: World Map of GDP PPP3m
Poverty8m
Visualization: World Map of Human Development Index3m
1 lectura
Reading for Data in Political Economy30m
1 ejercicio de práctica
Data used in Political Economy20m
Semana
32 horas para completar
Trust
Trust. Argues for the centrality of trust in explanations of differences in wealth and poverty between nations but highlights difficulties in measuring it and in explaining the direct of causality.
6 videos (Total 44 minutos), 1 reading, 1 quiz
6 videos
Measuring Trust8m
Trust results and Criticism8m
Visualization: World Map of Trust3m
Causes and Consequences8m
Correlation and Regression8m
1 lectura
Reading for Trust30m
1 ejercicio de práctica
Trust20m
Semana
42 horas para completar
Society and Fragmentation
Inequality and Fragmentation. Examines how society can be fragmented along lines of religion, language, ethnicity and income
9 videos (Total 52 minutos), 1 reading, 1 quiz
9 videos
Visualization: World Map of Ethnic Fragmentation2m
Linguistic Fragmentation7m
Visualization: World Map of Linguistic Diversity2m
Religious Fragmentation6m
Visualization: World Map of Religious Diversity1m
Income and Wealth Inequality9m
Visualization: World Map of Income Inequality4m
Inequality, Fragmentation and Trust8m
1 lectura
Society and Fragmentation30m
1 ejercicio de práctica
Society and Fragmentation20m
67%
comenzó una nueva carrera después de completar estos cursos
50%
consiguió un beneficio tangible en su carrera profesional gracias a este curso
25%
consiguió un aumento de sueldo o ascenso
Principales revisiones
It was really an amazing course. I like Prof Griffith's approach and his diligence. I have learnt a lot and the course helped me to sharpen my understanding about political economy. Thanks a lot.
It was very engaging with an appropriate mix of qualitative and quantitative. I particularly enjoyed the walk through the great thinkers at week 11.
Instructor
Richard Thomas Griffiths
Prof. dr.Faculty of Humanities
Acerca de Universiteit Leiden
Leiden University is one of Europe's foremost research universities. This prominent position gives our graduates a leading edge in applying for academic posts and for functions outside academia.
Leiden University is the oldest university in the Netherlands. It was founded in February 1575, as a gift from William of Orange to the citizens of Leiden after they had withstood a long siege by the Spanish. Our motto is: Praesidium Libertatis — Bastion of Liberty.
Preguntas Frecuentes
¿Cuándo podré acceder a las lecciones y tareas?
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¿Qué recibiré si compro el Certificado?
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¿Cuál es la política de reembolsos?
¿Hay ayuda económica disponible?
Is there a book accompanying this course?
The book 'Configuring the World. A critical Political Economy approach' (April 2016) was written by Prof. Richard Griffiths and is available through www.configuringtheworld.com or HIPEresearch.com - $32.49 for a hard cover / $9.99 for an ebook
10% revenues will go to Handicap International for whom his daughter works in West Africa.
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