EC 4144: Economics of Poverty and Inequality
Examines poverty, inequality and discrimination in an economic context and explores the effectiveness of government policies designed to address inequality.
Political Economy
Bachelor of Science
This program is no longer accepting applications.
With rising inequality, both within the United States and globally, and democracy under siege in many parts of the world, the study of political economy is timely and relevant. Political economy is, at its core, interdisciplinary and stems from an understanding that markets and relations of exchange are contingent on wider historical and political processes. Rich contextual analysis is favored over abstraction and reductionism. The discipline takes a pluralist approach to understanding the interactions between states, markets and society and in delving into a central theme of political economy: the accumulation and distribution of resources.
Program Snapshot
Course Format
On-campus courses
Academic Term
16-week semesters
Tuition for the 25-26 Academic Year
$47,490
Sample Political Economy Classes
PEC 473: Public Finance and Public Policy
Considers why there may be a role for government in the economy, what that role might be and how government might most efficiently fulfill the tasks assigned to it.
EC 4108: Consumption, Contentment and Climate Change
Explores the relationship between consumption, happiness and climate change, probing the assumption that economic growth promotes happiness.
Program Details
Get all the details on our B.S. Political Economy program, including course requirements and application materials.
Political Economy Career Paths
Economist
Economists are financial specialists that analyze the economy and its activity. Typically, economists spend their time compiling financial and socioeconomic data and advising clients on economic decisions.
Foreign Affairs Analyst
Foreign Affairs Analysts are responsible for developing and evaluating issues and initiatives through the study of international policy and standards, overseas developments, and reports.
NGO Officer
The main responsibility of NGO officers is human rights work and advocating on a variety of different topics such as the environment. NGO Officers should also expect to advertise or promote political and social change.
How to Apply
To apply to the B.S. Political Economy program, you will need:
- Completed online application
- Official high school transcripts
The first step in the application process is to contact an admissions counselor, who can help you through the entire application process, evaluate your prior learning credit (AP, IB, etc.) and provide information regarding financial aid and tuition assistance.
Tuition and Fees
Full-time tuition for the 2025-2026 academic year: $47,490/year (fall and spring semesters)
Part-time tuition for the 2025-2026 academic year (less than 12 credit hours per semester): $1,583/credit hour
Tuition is one part of the overall cost of attendance, which includes all expenses students may have, including basic living costs. For more information about tuition, fees and your estimated cost of attendance, visit our Cost of Attendance for On-Campus Daytime Undergraduates page. Tuition and fees are subject to change.
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A Culture of Excellence
The Bachelor of Science in Political Economy is offered by the History, Politics and Political Economy Department within Regis College.