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Political Economy of Institutions and Development
Universiteit LeidenAbout this Course
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Approx. 22 hours to complete
English
Subtitles: English, Spanish, Russian, French
Learner Career Outcomes
50%
started a new career after completing these courses
44%
got a tangible career benefit from this course
17%
got a pay increase or promotion
Shareable Certificate
Earn a Certificate upon completion
100% online
Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.
Flexible deadlines
Reset deadlines in accordance to your schedule.
Beginner Level
Approx. 22 hours to complete
English
Subtitles: English, Spanish, Russian, French
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Universiteit Leiden
Leiden University is one of Europe's foremost research universities. This prominent position gives our graduates a leading edge and prepares them for careers both within and outside of academia. Leiden University is the oldest university in the Netherlands, founded in 1575. Our motto is: Praesidium Libertatis (Bastion of Liberty) - Freedom of spirit, thought and expression. Leiden University has a campus in Leiden and The Hague, with 7 faculties, 47 Bachelor Programmes, 79 Master Programmes and nearly 30,000 students.
Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
3 hours to complete
Introduction into this course
Welcome to this course! Here we present the instructor and his team, what we will do in the upcoming modules, and what is exactly Political Economy. You play an important role in this module.
3 hours to complete
5 videos (Total 24 min), 5 readings
5 videos
Trailer2m
How to succeed in your online class?2m
Introduction to Political Economy6m
The Evolution of Political Economy7m
International Political Economy6m
5 readings
Meet the instructor & his team5m
Leiden University: Facts & Figures10m
Community Guidelines 5m
What is your learning path?5m
Reading for International Political Economy30m
2 hours to complete
Data used in Political Economy
Basic Data. Reviews the basic data of population, output and development used to make international comparisons between countries.
2 hours to complete
11 videos (Total 59 min), 1 reading, 1 quiz
11 videos
Visualization: World Maps4m
Political Economy and Data6m
Population7m
Visualization: World Map of Population2m
Output (GDP current values)6m
Visualization: World Map of GDP (Current Values)3m
Output (GDP PPP)7m
Visualization: World Map of GDP PPP3m
Poverty8m
Visualization: World Map of Human Development Index3m
1 reading
Reading for Data in Political Economy30m
1 practice exercise
Data used in Political Economy30m
2 hours to complete
Trust
Trust. Argues for the centrality of trust in explanations of differences in wealth and poverty between nations but highlights difficulties in measuring it and in explaining the direct of causality.
2 hours to complete
6 videos (Total 44 min), 1 reading, 1 quiz
6 videos
Measuring Trust8m
Trust results and Criticism8m
Visualization: World Map of Trust3m
Causes and Consequences8m
Correlation and Regression8m
1 reading
Reading for Trust30m
1 practice exercise
Trust30m
2 hours to complete
Society and Fragmentation
Inequality and Fragmentation. Examines how society can be fragmented along lines of religion, language, ethnicity and income
2 hours to complete
9 videos (Total 52 min), 1 reading, 1 quiz
9 videos
Visualization: World Map of Ethnic Fragmentation2m
Linguistic Fragmentation7m
Visualization: World Map of Linguistic Diversity2m
Religious Fragmentation6m
Visualization: World Map of Religious Diversity1m
Income and Wealth Inequality9m
Visualization: World Map of Income Inequality4m
Inequality, Fragmentation and Trust8m
1 reading
Society and Fragmentation30m
1 practice exercise
Society and Fragmentation30m
Reviews
TOP REVIEWS FROM POLITICAL ECONOMY OF INSTITUTIONS AND DEVELOPMENT
by HTJan 16, 2018
It was really an amazing course. I like Prof Griffith's approach and his diligence. I have learnt a lot and the course helped me to sharpen my understanding about political economy. Thanks a lot.
by RJul 30, 2020
I like the modules and subjects presented by the instructor. It was a great course. Pretty good if you are pursuing a career in International Development or Economy.
by HLOct 16, 2017
It was very engaging with an appropriate mix of qualitative and quantitative. I particularly enjoyed the walk through the great thinkers at week 11.
by COJun 14, 2020
Very great and useful content in this course, reliable and inspirational, by mistake i finished the last test, before to receive my honor grades
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Is there a book accompanying this course?
The book 'Configuring the World. A critical Political Economy approach' (April 2016) was written by Prof. Richard Griffiths and is available through www.configuringtheworld.com or HIPEresearch.com - $32.49 for a hard cover / $9.99 for an ebook
10% revenues will go to Handicap International for whom his daughter works in West Africa.
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