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How Is Economics Related With Political Science And Statistics?

Political Science Scholar — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 15:31:21 +0000

Political science: politics is very intertwined with the economy. Politicians decide how to regulate the economy, how much and what to tax, create incentives to do positive things and disincentives to avoid negative things, which actions to take in a recession, what to subsidize, how to deal with the tradeoff between equity and efficiency, etc. Voters often vote based on the economy.
Statistics: the study of empirical economics would be impossible without stats. Statistics measure important indicators such as GDP, unemployment, inflation, savings rate, etc. Statistical methods are also used to make economic forecasts.

Wwii – who is rewriting history? (part 1)

Political Science Scholar — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 15:29:23 +0000

American University of Paris Professor of Political Geography and Political Science Oleg Kobtzeff was invited to to France24′s ‘Face Off’ to debate the arguments surrounding the anniversary of WWII and the bitter row between Russia and Poland over who was responsible. The show aired on Tuesday 01 September 2009. AUP Professors are frequent guests on national and international television channels t…

Does Anyone Have A Website That Tells You What The Difference Is Between Economics And Political Science?

Political Science Scholar — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 15:31:57 +0000

I’m trying to figure out if economics should be taught as a political science and the reason why?

France: no asylum for refugees (part 1)

Political Science Scholar — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 15:27:43 +0000

American University of Paris Political Science Professor Christian Joppke wasinvited to to France24′s ‘Face Off’ to discuss the topic “France: No Asylum for refugees?”, taking a look at the debate over possible tightening of European immigration laws. The show aired on Wednesday 03 June 2009. AUP Professors are frequent guests on national and international television channels to discuss political,…

Is Majoring In Both Political Science And Economics A Good Idea?

Political Science Scholar — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 09:30:44 +0000

Is majoring in both Political Science and Economics a good idea?
Would this give me a good opportunity to get a good paying job out of college?