PSCI 428The State and Economic Life
- Units
- 0.50
- Faculty
- Arts
- Subject
- Political Science
When it runs
- F24
- W25
- S25
- F25
- W26
- S26
- F26
- W27
- S27
Ran in 0 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: not on the schedule. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.
Students will learn theories, concepts, and topics on the relationship between governments and markets, or states and economic actors, in society. Through a variety of critical thinking, writing, reading, and discussion-based exercises, students will relate academic debate to real world developments in the political economy of state and economic life.
Prerequisites
- Complete all of the following
- Earned at least 2.00 units from PSCI
- Students must be in level 3B or higher
Antirequisites
None listed.
Leads to
No course lists it as a requisite.
Discussed on r/uwaterloo
3 posts and comments in 3 threads mention PSCI 428, July 2017 to December 2024. Quoted word for word, newest first; each reply sits under the post and the comment that started its branch. Search r/uwaterloo for newer posts.
Fall 2019
PSCI 4th Year Courses Recommendations 3 points, 2 comments
“Hey guys, &x200B; Any PSCI students in 4th year have some advice on what (easy/interesting/fun) 4th courses and profs I should take. Open to any and all recommendations. …”
u/TheZarosian: “For next winter - PSCI 428 - Very interesting course, especially if taught by Anegla Carter. Topics revolve around poverty and climate change. I felt that there was a left political slant in the course, but otherwise quite good. …”
Fall 2017
Any way to disable UWCourseLinker from posting? 16 points, 26 comments
“posting a reply to my comment I find the bot annoying.”
u/Jackhofmann: “PSYCH 483 PSYCH 484 PSYCH 485 PSYCH 486 PSYCH 490R PSYCH 499A PSYCH 499B PSYCH 499C PSYCH 621 PSYCH 630 PSYCH 677A PSYCH 704A PSYCH 704B PSYCH 707 PSYCH 710 PSYCH 714 PSYCH 717 PSYCH 720A PSYCH 721A …”
u/Jackhofmann: “… PSCI 282 PSCI 299 PSCI 324 PSCI 331 PSCI 353 PSCI 360 PSCI 385 PSCI 389 PSCI 402 PSCI 423 PSCI 428 PSCI 456 PSCI 461 PSCI 492 PSCI 497A PSCI 497B PSCI 498A PSCI 498B PSCI 498C PSCI 499A PSCI 499B PSCI 600 PSCI 623 PSCI 631 PSCI 657 PSCI 661 PSCI 683 PSCI 688 PSYCH 101 PSYCH 101R …”
Spring 2017
What courses are you taking this fall? 28 points, 129 comments
“With course selection and add/drop happening this week I figured this would be a cool discussion post. …”
u/TheZarosian: “… ) PSCI 428 (if I can override) - State and Economic Life”
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