Political Economy Forum

Reading Lists

The Political Economy of Innovation

What is the role played by technological change in explaining economic development? Will robots soon replace all workers in the economy? Should the US be concerned about China’s increasing technological capacities?

The Political Economy of Innovation and Technological Change offers a window into explaining some of the most important developments of the past and future. The following list collates readings from economics, management, political science, law, and history to educate and inform – seeking to improve understanding of key developments and challenges related to the political economy of the future.

Political Economy of Innovation

 

 

Comparative Political Economy

Why are only a handful of countries wealthy while most are poor? Why are some countries more unequal than others? What is the effect of inequality on politics and of politics on the distribution of income? What explains the strong cross-country correlation between state capacity, the rule of law, and liberal democracy? The following reading list collates research to answer these questions.

Comparative Political Economy