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POL2012

Theories and Models in Political Economy

Credits 7.5
Level Intermediate course, level II
Course start Autumn 2026
Duration 1 semester
Examination arrangement School exam

About

About the course

Course content

This course explores political economy, examining how political institutions shape and influence policymaking.

Learning outcome

Knowledge - the student shall:

  • understand how incentives, institutions, and strategic interactions among political actors shape public policy decisions

Skills - the student shall demonstrate the ability to:

  • apply theoretical insights from political economy to contemporary political issues and case studies
  • evaluate strategic interactions among political actors using formal and empirical reasoning

Learning methods and activities

2 hours of lectures every week and 2 hours of exercises every other week. For elective courses in the specialization in Political Science, the following applies: If fewer than 10 students attend the course during the first two weeks of teaching, the course will be offered as an individual study course with supervision.

Further on evaluation

Form of assessment: 4-hour written exam.

Required previous knowledge

None

Course materials

Provided at the start of the semester

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From
SØK2101 7.5 sp Autumn 2010
SØK2102 7.5 sp Autumn 2010
This course has academic overlap with the courses in the table above. If you take overlapping courses, you will receive a credit reduction in the course where you have the lowest grade. If the grades are the same, the reduction will be applied to the course completed most recently.

Subject areas

  • Economics
  • Social Sciences
  • Political Science

Contact information

Course coordinator

Department with academic responsibility

Department of Sociology and Political Science

Timetable

Timetable

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Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Letter grades

Ordinary examination - Autumn 2026

School exam
Weighting 100/100 Examination aids Code E Duration 4 hours Exam system Inspera Assessment Place and room Not specified yet.

Ordinary examination - Spring 2027

School exam
Weighting 100/100 Examination aids Code E Duration 4 hours Exam system Inspera Assessment Place and room Not specified yet.

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