Theoretical approach to Political economy
Theoretical approach to Political economy
Essay title: To what extent is Polanyi’s theory of the ‘double movement’ relevant to understanding the present conjuncture?
paper of 3500 words (+/-10%, excluding references)
Essay structure should be:
– Introduction
– Several chapters
– Conclusion
The essay should provide:
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analytical information
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not descriptive information
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case studies
4.
evidences, examples
5.
comparable material
6.
clarity of argumentation
7.
breath of reading (reference and discuss the sources).
8.
please, write in simple language like non-native writer, but with above mentioned information
I think you can use materials of David M. Woodruff, professor of London School of Economics and Political Science. His thoughts about crisis in Eurozone, where he use Polanyi’s ideas
Your report should draw on academic sources but may be synthesised with more recent media reports of trends and important issues where necessary. All sources should be fully referenced (Harvard style).