Political Economy Analysis
Aditya Valiathan Pillai | Programme Officer | The Asia FoundationWhat is Political Economy Analysis?
You may be curious about a Career in Political Economy Analysis. One should first understand What a Career in Political Economy Analysis entails before investing time and effort to figure out How to start a Career in Political Economy Analysis. Just like you would normally not trust a non Doctor with names of medicines, you should also not trust opinions about Political Economy Analysis from non professionals.
Programme Officer Aditya Valiathan Pillai has worked in Political Economy Analysis for 6 years & 6 months. Programme Officer Aditya Valiathan Pillai defines 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 discusses following headings for Education in 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. Sills and success in Political Economy Analysis go hand in hand. One needs to get a hold of essential skills. 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 are quite interesting. The Talk discusses following Positives of Political Economy Analysis: | |
12) | Understanding the World |
13) | Unique Work |
14) | Intellectual Satisfaction |
15) | Influencing Policies |
Challenges define Political Economy Analysis as much as the Positives of the same: | |
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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