| Class Id | 8484 |
| Days | MW |
| Start time | 11:00 AM |
| End time | 12:20 PM |
| Building | FRIEN |
| Room | 109 |
| Course Id | 3739 |
| Dept and Number | ECO 448 |
| Area | SA |
| Title | Economics and Politics |
| Description | Questions at the intersection of politics and economics will be analyzed using economic methods. Particular emphasis will be placed on mathematical and game theoretic methods. The class will cover economic models of political institutions, such as elections or political parties. Topics include lobbying and interest groups, political business cycles, economic reform and the size of government. |
| Prerequisites | MAT 203 or equivalent. (Or instructor's permission). |
| Professor | Wolfgang Pesendorfer |