Explores vital topics such as inequality, electoral politics, partisan ideology, and institutional performance to demonstrate the power of political economy to incorporate political and economic approaches to key global issues.

Introduces the key theories and methods of political economy to provide students with the necessary ‘toolkit’ to undertake the study of political economy.

Draws on empirical data from around the world, primarily OECD countries, to provide an international introduction to political economy.

Incorporates ‘focus’ boxes, case studies, glossary, reviews questions and recommended readings to provide a complete learning pedagogical package for students.