32602
Vertiefungsseminar
E pluribus unum? The American Model of Capitalism from a Comparative Political Economy Perspective
Jonas von Ciriacy-Wantrup
Kommentar
In a rapidly changing globalized world, how do capitalist economies evolve, adapt, grow, and compete? Why do some economies adjust more effectively than others to financial and energy crises, as well as structural transformations such as the green transition or the rise of the knowledge economy? This course examines the unique Political Economy of the United States in drawing primarily—but not exclusively—on comparative political economy (CPE) scholarship to explore how the American economy functions, how it compares to its (mainly European) peers, and why it remains so. The course consists of three interconnected main parts. In the first part we will discuss the basic logic behind the comparative analysis of capitalism and trace the ideational roots of contemporary approaches in comparative political economy, providing a foundational understanding of key debates in CPE. The second and third part of the seminar are dedicated to the dominant theoretical frameworks for the comparative analysis of capitalism in the last decades, with a particular focus on the United States. By integrating theoretical perspectives with in-depth comparative analysis, this course equips students with the tools to critically assess the evolution of the American model of capitalism, engage critically with contemporary economic challenges, and understand how national political economies mediate and respond to the global forces shaping today’s capitalism. Students that want to take this course should be willing to do the weekly readings and have a basic understanding of concepts and theories in political science, sociology, and economics. Schließen
16 Termine
Regelmäßige Termine der Lehrveranstaltung
Di, 14.10.2025 14:00 - 16:00
Di, 21.10.2025 14:00 - 16:00
Di, 28.10.2025 14:00 - 16:00
Di, 04.11.2025 14:00 - 16:00
Di, 11.11.2025 14:00 - 16:00
Di, 18.11.2025 14:00 - 16:00
Di, 25.11.2025 14:00 - 16:00
Di, 02.12.2025 14:00 - 16:00
Di, 09.12.2025 14:00 - 16:00
Di, 16.12.2025 14:00 - 16:00
Di, 06.01.2026 14:00 - 16:00
Di, 13.01.2026 14:00 - 16:00
Di, 20.01.2026 14:00 - 16:00
Di, 27.01.2026 14:00 - 16:00
Di, 03.02.2026 14:00 - 16:00
Di, 10.02.2026 14:00 - 16:00