Section One: Introduction

1. Introduction and Orientation (Jan 22)

Chapter 1, "Types of Economic Systems"

*World Bank Development Report 2001,Chapter 3, The Governance of Firms

Vito Tanzi "Corruption Around the World - Causes, Consequences, Scope, and Cures."

Lecture 1 -- Outline

3. The Roots of Economic Systems (Jan 29)

Chapter 2, "The Roots of Economic Systems"

For an interesting discussion as to whether the next step in the evolution of economic systems is the end of the nation state see

Tanzi, Vito "The Demise of the Nation State?"

Lecture 2 -- Outline