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Students of the program applied to and were admitted to one of two tracks: Government or Economics. Students became part of those Faculty of Arts and Sciences departments while completing requirements in both departments:

PEG Government Track: Course Requirements

  • Microeconomic theory (Econ 2020a, Econ 2020b)
  • Macroeconomic theory (Econ 2010c)
  • Econometrics (Gov 2001 or a more advanced course)
  • Two courses in Formal Political Theory or two approved courses in Political Economy
  • Two courses in a major field of political science
  • Two courses in a major field of economics 
  • A field seminar course in government
  • Doctoral Research Seminar

PEG Economics Track: Course Requirements

  • Microeconomic theory (Econ 2010a, Econ 2010b)
  • Macroeconomic theory (Econ 2010c, Econ 2010d)
  • Econometrics (Econ 2120, Econ 2140)
  • Four courses in government, including two in the same major field of political science 
  • Two courses in a major field of economics 
  • Doctoral Research Seminar

Oral General Examination: Additional Requirement

Students in both tracks were tested in their mastery of economics and political science. The exam consisted of three parts: 

  • Examination in an approved field of economics 
  • Examination in an approved field of political science
  • Examination in general analytical and research abilities based in part on a research paper prepared by the student

Dissertation

PhD in Political Economy and Government dissertation committees feature faculty from the and the , as well as from ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø. This helps ensure the multidisciplinary nature of PEG’s research and advising process.

 in the Political Economy and Government Dissertations Archive.