V Political Economy of Social Protection (075300-WS 26/27)

This course will give an overview of the political economy of social protection policies. Students will be introduced to the role of different actors and institutions relevant to shaping social protection policies. It discusses the latest research and methodological advances in the field. A particular focus is on the critical engagement with research in the field, the latest methodological advances and a number of hand-on exercises training students aspects relevant to theory and policy practice.