Political economics II EC38011
This is an optional course in the PhD programme in Economics, given at Stockholm University.
Course information
This is a 7.5 credit course.
Syllabus
EC38011 Syllabus 2025 pdf, 224 kB.
Description
The courses will provide an introduction to basic models and empirical findings in political economics, as well as more in-depth study of selected topics.
Readings
Torsten Persson and Guido Tabellini, Political Economis: Explaining Economic Policy, MIT Press, 2000. Selected papers.
Examination
This course has a written sit-down examination.
Lecturers
Torsten Persson
David Strömberg
Course director
David Strömberg
Last updated: 2026-10-20
Source: Department of Economics