Political Economy Analysis
Aditya Valiathan Pillai | Programme Officer | The Asia FoundationWhat is Political Economy Analysis?
Political Economy Analysis is a great Career option. Unfortunately, it is very difficult to find information about What Political Economy Analysis actually is. Most pages on the internet just talk about How to get into Political Economy Analysis. The internet is a great source of information on Political Economy Analysis, but it is second best to learning about the same from a real professional.
Programme Officer Aditya Valiathan Pillai has worked in Political Economy Analysis for 6 years & 6 months. Programme Officer Aditya Valiathan Pillai outlines Political Economy Analysis as:
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 Programme Officer Aditya Valiathan Pillai got into Political Economy Analysis?
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.
Programme Officer Aditya Valiathan Pillai's Talk on Political Economy Analysis |
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Starts with what is: | |
1) | Political Economy Analysis |
Next, it covers Education. It is easy to Google information about what Qualifications are needed to enter Political Economy Analysis, this Talk went a step ahead to talk about the body of knowledge one needs to develop to excel at Political Economy Analysis. It defines Education in terms of following items for Political Economy Analysis: | |
2) | Politics |
3) | Economics |
4) | Philosophy |
5) | International Relations |
6) | History |
Then, the Talk focuses on the most important component that is Skills. Skills are the most important factor determining success in a Political Economy Analysis. It discusses following headings for Skills in Political Economy Analysis: | |
7) | Observation |
8) | Rational Arguments |
9) | Hypothesis Testing |
10) | Writing & Speaking |
11) | Team Work |
Positives of Political Economy Analysis motivate one to work hard for the same. This Talk explains these Positives of Political Economy Analysis: | |
12) | Understanding the World |
13) | Unique Work |
14) | Intellectual Satisfaction |
15) | Influencing Policies |
Challenges are the other side of Positives and Political Economy Analysis is no exception: | |
16) | Complex Field |
17) | Constant Change |
18) | No Codified Set of Rules |
19) | Lack of Support |
In the final section of the Talk, Aditya Valiathan Pillai talks about How a day goes in a Career in: | |
20) | Political Economy Analysis |
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