Political Economy Analysis

Aditya Valiathan Pillai
Programme Officer | The Asia Foundation

[ 6 years & 6 months Experience ]

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What is Political Economy Analysis?

Aditya Valiathan Pillai: "Political economy analysis is concerned with the interaction of political and economic processes in a society: the distribution of power and wealth between different groups and individuals, and the processes that create, sustain and transform these relationships over time."

How I got into Political Economy Analysis?

Aditya Valiathan Pillai: "After completing my graduation in Journalism and post graduation in International Security, I joined the Centre for Policy Research to work on conflict and security issues. I have been working as Project Officer at The Asia Foundation in New Delhi specializing in geopolitics and transboundary river management."

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What Is:
1)	Political Economy Analysis

Education:
2)	Politics
3)	Economics
4)	Philosophy
5)	International Relations
6)	History

Skills:
7)	Observation
8)	Rational Arguments
9)	Hypothesis Testing
10)	Writing & Speaking
11)	Team Work

Positives:
12)	Understanding the World
13)	Unique Work
14)	Intellectual Satisfaction
15)	Influencing Policies

Challenges:
16)	Complex Field
17)	Constant Change
18)	No Codified Set of Rules
19)	Lack of Support

A Day Of:
20)	Political Economy Analysis