Political Economy
The interdisciplinary major in Political Economy examines the relationship between politics and economics in modern societies, focusing special attention on problems of domestic and international policy. Although there is a strong historical perspective to the major, contemporary problems form its central focus. Students create their own concentrations around a theme or geographical region.
Lower Division Requirements and Prerequisites for the Political Economy Major
(prerequisites indicated by asterisks)
- Economics 1* or 2* (minimum grade of C required)
- International and Area Studies 45* (minimum grade of C required)
- Political Science 2
- Statistics 2, 20, or 21
- Demonstrated proficiency equivalent to four college-level semesters in a single modern foreign language.
Recommended: Mathematics 1A-1B
Departmental Contact
Martine Alexander
martinea@berkeley.edu
(510) 643-4157
101 Stephens Hall #2306
General Catalog Description
http://sis.berkeley.edu/catalog/gcc_view_req?p_dept_cd=POLECIS
Departmental Website
http://iastp.berkeley.edu/programs.asp
Other Majors to Consider
Political Science
Environmental Economics & Policy
Interdisciplinary Studies
Sociology