GOVT 4194

GOVT 4194

Course information provided by the 2026-2027 Catalog.

This is an advanced seminar on the political economy of East and Southeast Asia. Our central task is to uncover the political underpinnings of economic performance across countries and over time. Along the way, we will address issues such as corruption and rent-seeking, the developmental state, class conflict, ethnic politics, reform and stagnation, and democracy.


Prerequisites GOVT 1313, GOVT 1817, or permission of instructor.

Distribution Requirements (SSC-AS)

Exploratory Studies (EAAREA, SAAREA, SEAREA)

Last 4 Terms Offered (None)

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one seminar and one independent study. Combined with: ASIAN 4498

  • 4 Credits Graded

  • 18541 GOVT 4194   SEM 101

    • W
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Pepinsky, T

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 18641 GOVT 4194   IND 601

    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Pepinsky, T

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies