POLSC221: Introduction to Comparative Politics

6.3: Politics beyond the Policy Process

• 6.3.1: Informal Economies and Black Markets

  • Boundless Sociology: "Chapter 16, Section 1: Economic Systems: Informal Economy" URL

    Read the short section of this article on Informal Economy. Informal economies make up a significant portion of the economies in developing countries and are often associated with poverty and unemployment. Consider the ways in informal economies can be integrated into the formal sector. What are the challenges? Be sure to watch the video at the end of the article.

  • Centre for International Governance Innovation: Elizabeth Fraser, Malambo Moonga, and Johanna Wilkes' "The Role of the Informal Economy in Addressing Urban Food Insecurity in Sub-Saharan Africa" URL

    Read this report. What recommendations do the authors put forth to ensure a sustained investment and support in Africa's informal food economy?

• 6.3.2: Corruption and Cronyism

  • University of Oxford: Chandrashekhar Krishnan's "Global Corruption Status Report" URL

    Listen to this lecture. According to Krishnan, in what ways to countries engage in corruption? Is global corruption getting better or worse? What does he suggest are the keys to preventing it?