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The course
This course focuses on the link between political institutions, economic policy, and global economic integration. We will read and discuss seminal and more recent studies that explore whether globalization has altered the relationship between democratic institutions and economic policy choices in developed and developing countries. Familiarity with quantitative methods in Political Science is necessary to understand and discuss the readings, as the majority of them will use such approaches.
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The particulars
Prerequisites
2.0 credits in POL/ JPA/ JPF/ JPI/ JPR/JPS/ JRA courses
Recommended preparation
POL232H1S (or equivalent)
Exclusions
POL443H1 (Globalization, Democracy and Growth), offered in Winter 2017, 2018, 2019, 2024, and 2025
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Pathways
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Reading the code
POLPolitical ScienceDepartment of Political Science
420400-levelYear of study this course sits in
HHalf course0.5 credit (FCE)
1St. GeorgeDowntown Toronto campus
FFall sessionFirst term, Sept–Dec 2026