Political Economy of Emerging Markets MSc

King's College London, University of London

Gain a distinctive approach to the study of development with this unique Political Economy of Emerging Markets MSc. This is a multidisciplinary social science programme in which you will learn about the national development strategies of middle-income countries, and study the politics and institutions that underpin these strategies. During this Political Economy of Emerging Markets MSc, you’ll focus on some of the big questions of political economy in emerging markets today. You will get the opportunity to explore the relationship between states, markets and institutions and consider how economic growth has been promoted in different national contexts. You’ll learn which public policies and industrial policies have been most effective, and how different financial systems help or hinder development. You’ll also study the role of global value chains in growth and development. You’ll begin this master’s by learning about states, markets and the institutional basis of growth, while also developing research skills and exploring the cutting edge of research on emerging economies. You will have the opportunity to pursue your own interests in depth by choosing from a list of modules across disciplines. Your options could range from analysing business and state relations, to comparative public policy and industrial policy, and project management. You will develop your own research skills and interests in particular countries and topics with your dissertation.