Prerequisites: First-Year Writing Seminar (e.g., CASWR 100 or 120), and either International Political Economy or Comparative Political Economy. - Critically explores the political and economic developments that advanced capitalist economies have undergone since the 1970s. We interrogate the "Knowledge Economy" concept itself as we explore competing interpretations of developments in capitalism in the 21st century and their consequences. Effective Fall 2026, this course fulfills a single requirement in each of the following BU Hub areas: Social Inquiry 2, Writing-Intensive Course.

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