84-615 Political Economy of International Migration
12 units, Carnegie Mellon University
International migration the movement of people across national borders is a defining political and economic phenomenon of our time. Rising social and political conflict over migration not just in advanced democracies but also in the Global South means that understanding the causes and consequences of international migration is more important than ever. Using analytic frameworks and realworld evidence from political science, economics, and related fields, this course gives students a full understanding of the political economy of international migration. By the end of the course, students will be able to answer questions like why do people migrate How do they choose where to go How do migrants reengage with their homelands Students will also explore migrations political and economic consequences, like backlash against immigration and brain drain or gain. In the process, the course will grapple with how countries set their immigration policies and whether migration benefits or harms natives. Students will use realworld quantitative data to uncover their own insights on the drivers and impacts of international migration.
Prerequisites: none listed
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