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The purpose of this module is to introduce students to a political economy approach, focusing on the intersection between politics and economics in understanding our society. It provides students with an appreciation of the analytical methods, key concepts and theoretical frameworks of political economy. The module examines key theorists of political economy and how they have understood the nature and politics of modern capitalist economies. The module also deals with key issues in the contemporary economy, such as economic inequality and neoliberalism. The module takes a social justice perspective, emphasising issues of power and inequality in how we understand social, political and economic changes.