INTL2862 · International Studies
Morrissey College of Arts & Sciences
Capitalism is not a monolithic system but varies significantly across space and time due to distinct historical, cultural, and institutional contingencies. By understanding these variances, students gain a nuanced view of capitalism beyond its liberal market-centered instantiation in the U.S. This course explores the diverse forms of capitalism and other economic systems (e.g., socialistic command economies in the former Soviet Union, the state-centric model of China, etc.) from a comparative perspective. Students will engage with key concepts in comparative political economy, institutional economics, and economic sociology. The course provides a comprehensive understanding of how politics, culture, and historical evolution shape national economic systems in the global economy.
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4.0 / 5
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4.0 / 5
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Attendance
3.8 / 5
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Assignments
4.3 / 5
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Weekly effort
~3
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Fall 2024
1 section