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.