ACADEMIC BACKGROUND

MA in ASEAN Studies
MS in East Asian Sustainable Economic Development Studies
PhD in Environment, Development and Sustainability (Cand.)

RESEARCH INTERESTS
Sustainable Culture, Ecotourism and Cultural Commodification
Agricultural Technology & Food Sustainability
Circular Economy
Landscape Change, Development & Policy

Lecturer, Department of Political Economy

rmdili@pup.edu.ph │ ramcesdili2020@gmail.com
Comparative
Political
Economy and
Development
Course Description:
This course examines the political, economic, and
social factors that shape the development trajectories
of nations. It provides students with a comprehensive
understanding of the theories, concepts, and empirical
evidence relevant to comparative political economy
and development.
Through a comparative lens, the course explores
various models of development, the role of
institutions, state-society relations, globalization, and
the impact of economic policies on development
outcomes. Additionally, it analyzes the challenges and
opportunities faced by countries in the Global South
and examines contemporary debates in the field.
 • To understand the key concepts, theories, and frameworks in
comparative political economy and development.
• To analyze the historical and contemporary factors
influencing economic development across different regions
and countries.
• To explore the role of institutions, governance structures, and
political systems in shaping development outcomes.
• To critically assess the impact of globalization, trade, and
financial flows on national economies.
• To examine the relationship between economic policies,
inequality, poverty, and social welfare.
• To evaluate strategies for promoting sustainable
Course Objectives development, poverty reduction, and inclusive growth.
• To engage with current debates and issues in the field of
comparative political economy and development.
Course Structure:
The course will be divided into thematic modules covering various aspects of comparative political
economy and development. Each module will include lectures, readings, discussions, case studies, and
assignments to facilitate learning and critical thinking.

Overview of key concepts,

theories, and methodologies

Module 1:
Introduction to Comparative Historical perspectives on
development
Political Economy and
Development
Theoretical approaches:
Modernization theory, dependency
theory, world-systems theory
Course Structure:
The course will be divided into thematic modules covering various aspects of comparative political
economy and development. Each module will include lectures, readings, discussions, case studies, and
assignments to facilitate learning and critical thinking.

Role of institutions in economic

development

Module 2:
Comparative analysis of governance
Institutions, Governance, and structures and state-society relations
Development

Corruption, rent-seeking, and

state capacity
Course Structure:
The course will be divided into thematic modules covering various aspects of comparative political
economy and development. Each module will include lectures, readings, discussions, case studies, and
assignments to facilitate learning and critical thinking.

Impact of globalization on
national economies

Module 3:
Globalization and Economic Trade, investment, and financial
liberalization
Development

Regional economic integration

and global value chains
Course Structure:
The course will be divided into thematic modules covering various aspects of comparative political
economy and development. Each module will include lectures, readings, discussions, case studies, and
assignments to facilitate learning and critical thinking.

Macroeconomic policies: fiscal policy,

monetary policy, exchange rate
regimes

Module 4:
Economic Policies and Industrial policy, trade policy,
and import substitution
Development Outcomes

Structural adjustment programs

and neoliberal reforms
Course Structure:
The course will be divided into thematic modules covering various aspects of comparative political
economy and development. Each module will include lectures, readings, discussions, case studies, and
assignments to facilitate learning and critical thinking.

Measurement and patterns of

inequality and poverty

Module 5:
Inequality, Poverty, and Social Social policies, welfare states,
and poverty reduction strategies
Welfare

Structural adjustment programs

and neoliberal reforms
Course Structure:
The course will be divided into thematic modules covering various aspects of comparative political
economy and development. Each module will include lectures, readings, discussions, case studies, and
assignments to facilitate learning and critical thinking.

Environmental challenges and

sustainable development goals

Module 6:
Resource management, conservation,
Environmental Sustainability and climate change adaptation
and Development

Green growth and sustainable

development strategies
Course Structure:
The course will be divided into thematic modules covering various aspects of comparative political
economy and development. Each module will include lectures, readings, discussions, case studies, and
assignments to facilitate learning and critical thinking.

Comparative analysis of development

experiences in different regions

Module 7:
Case Studies in Comparative Country-specific case studies
and policy responses
Development

Lessons learned and best

practices
Course Structure:
The course will be divided into thematic modules covering various aspects of comparative political
economy and development. Each module will include lectures, readings, discussions, case studies, and
assignments to facilitate learning and critical thinking.

Emerging issues in global

development discourse

Module 8:
Contemporary Debates and Role of technology, innovation,
and digital economy
Challenges

Future trends and prospects for

development
Course Output
Concept note on the issues and
challenges of development at
local level.

Deadline: May 30, 2024

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