Political Economy of Development (DHP-P219)

Spring 2025 · DHP P219 · Tufts University · 3 credits · Undergraduate

This class offers a survey of some of the key debates and issues in the political economy of development. First, we examine alternative approaches to development and how they have informed policies in developing countries since the 1950s. Second, we compare different patterns of interaction among the state, political parties, interest groups, and civil society and examine how they have affected development outcomes. Third, we address current topics such as the rise of China and India, new approaches to poverty alleviation, and the impact of global financial crises on developing countries.

Course codes: DHP-P219

• 1-LEC (Lecture) — Katrina Burgess