This course explores the importance of formal and informal institutions in democracies, with an emphasis on the American electoral and legislative systems. Topics covered include the relationship between political institutions and well-being and the role of political actors and institutional structure on policy formation. Prerequisite: PP30800 (political economics) and PP32300 (microeconomics) or equivalent course work. Required of all first-year students.
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