ECON 4290

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ECON 4290
Economic Analysis of Politics

Course information provided by the 2026-2027 Catalog.

This is an advanced course intended for upper level economics undergraduates who enjoy learning about and analyzing economic models. The course provides an introduction to the economic analysis of politics. Part I discusses collective choice and introduces some core ideas from social choice theory. Part II provides an overview of economic theories of political behavior. Part III discusses how political decisions are distorted away from those that would be made by the benevolent governments from public economics textbooks. Part IV offers economic perspectives on a number of contemporary issues in American politics.


Prerequisites ECON 3030; ECON 3040; ECON 3110 or ECON 3130.

Distribution Requirements (SBA-AG), (SSC-AS), (OCE-IL, QP-IL)

Last 4 Terms Offered 2025FA, 2024FA, 2023FA, 2022FA

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  7267 ECON 4290   SEM 101

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    • MW
    • Jan 25 - May 11, 2027

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  • Instruction Mode: In Person