Political Economy of Education: Global Perspectives

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Introduction to the political economy of education, exploring how education is shaped by various political and economic forces. Students examine such topics as education finance, labor markets, accountability, school choice, and the internationalization of higher education. Focus on understanding the conceptual and theoretical foundations of the political economy of education. Students explore education as a site of struggle between competing views on the organization of society, the role of the state, and the structure of the economy.