Political Economy for Social Policy and Research - SOCX865
This unit offers students an introduction to key concepts and theories in political economy used by social theorists and policy analysts. It takes a comparative approach, looking to different theoretical traditions within political economy and economic sociology, as well as an applied focus. Key concepts will be discussed in terms of their application to different policy issues in areas like health, education and the labour market. Discussion includes the use of quasi-markets, issues of inequality, commodification and consumerism, risk and globalisation, budgets, taxes and spending, and macroeconomic issues of labour supply, inflation and aggregate demand.
All enrolment queries should be directed to Open Universities Australia (OUA): see www.open.edu.au
| When Offered: | 2019 - Next offered in 2019 |
| Staff Contact(s): | Dr Ben Spies-Butcher |
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| NCCW(s): | SGY883, SOC866, SOC865 |
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| Unit Type: | OUA |
| Assessed As: | Graded |
| Offered By: | Department of Sociology Faculty of Arts |
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