Spring 2026
POLECON 101 001 - LEC 001
Contemporary Theories of Political Economy
Khalid Kadir
Class #:26863
Units: 4
Instruction Mode:
In-Person Instruction
Offered through
Interdisciplinary Social Science Programs
Current Enrollment
Total Open Seats:
10
Enrolled: 140
Waitlisted: 50
Capacity: 150
Waitlist Max: 90
Open Reserved Seats:
10 reserved for Students with Enrollment Permission
Hours & Workload
3 hours of instructor presentation of course materials per week, 8 hours of outside work hours per week, and 1 to 1.5 hours of the exchange of opinions or questions on course material per week.
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Course Catalog Description
This course introduces students to theoretical works from prominent intellectual debates in 20th and 21st century political economy. It explores the dynamic relationships among politics, society, and markets, with a focus on how markets are politically and socially embedded. It applies theoretical frameworks to current policy issues, drawing from influential works in sociology, political science, economics, and history. It asks: What is the relationship between markets and societies, and what role should the government play in constructing this relationship?
Class Notes
If you are a declared/intended GS/PE major or minor and cannot enroll in this class via standard methods, there will be an enrollment permission seat request form which will open December 1 and close January 9. Permission seats will be given only to declared/intended GS/PE majors or minors who are o...
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If you are a declared/intended GS/PE major or minor and cannot enroll in this class via standard methods, there will be an enrollment permission seat request form which will open December 1 and close January 9. Permission seats will be given only to declared/intended GS/PE majors or minors who are on the waitlist. Completing this form is not a guarantee of a seat. Do not contact the instructor for permission to enrollment.
Here is the form:
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Here is the form:
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Rules & Requirements
Credit Restrictions
Students will receive no credit for POLECON 101 after completing POLECIS 101, POLECIS S101, or POLECON N101. A deficient grade in POLECON 101 may be removed by taking POLECON N101.
Repeat Rules
Requirements class fulfills
Meets International Studies, L&S Breadth
Meets Philosophy & Values, L&S Breadth
Reserved Seats
Reserved Seating For This Term
Current Enrollment
Open Reserved Seats:
10 reserved for Students with Enrollment Permission
Textbooks & Materials
See class syllabus or https://calstudentstore.berkeley.edu/textbooks for the most current information.
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