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Political Choice in Multiple Dimensions - Intro to Political Economy

Offered By: Duke University via YouTube

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Course Description

Overview

Explore the foundations of political economy in this 57-minute lecture from Duke University. Delve into the "Spatial Model" of political choice, examining voter preferences, platform selection, and outcome predictions. Trace the historical origins of "left," "right," and "center" political designations to the French National Assemblies. Understand the Median Voter Theorem and its implications for political power. Analyze real-world examples like the Affordable Care Act to illustrate theoretical concepts. Investigate the challenges of multi-dimensional political preferences and learn how real-world legislatures navigate these complexities. Gain insights into voting systems, coalition formation, and the dynamics of government and opposition in modern democracies.

Syllabus

Introduction
Best Alternative
One Choice from Many
Agenda Control
Strategic Voting
Spatial Model
Predicting Outcomes
Political Power
Condor Say Winner
Taylor Swift
Hipster
Spatial Models
Radicalism
Ideology
Dynamic Prediction
Spatial Theory
Stable Outcome
Policy Space
Political Parties
Median Voter Theorem
Obamacare Example
Reformers
Preferences in Two Dimensions
Geometric Figure
Wind Set
Two Parties


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Duke University Department of Political Science

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