Critical Social Inquiry 0122 - Economics of Peacebuilding

This course focuses on the theory and practice of peacebuilding and post-conflict economic recovery in the aftermath of mass violent conflict. Some questions we will explore are: how has the theory and practice of post-conflict recovery evolved since World War II? Should economic policies during peacebuilding phases differ from 'normal' economic development? How do economic policies interact with social, political and cultural factors to produce positive (or negative) outcomes? In what ways do internal and external actors support or inhibit the process of peacebuilding? The course will briefly examine various cases of post-conflict recovery in the last thirty years and then focus on the case of Syria and the regional crisis in the Middle East.

Power, Community and Social Justice Multiple Cultural Perspectives Quantitative Skills Writing and Research Students are expected to spend at least six to eight hours a week of preparation and work outside of class time.