Key readings on political economy analysis

Political economy analysis covers an expanding area of development theory and practice drawing on an extensive and dispersed body of literature. The attached annotated bibliography of key readings provides an aid to navigating this wide-ranging subject area. The aim has been to keep the list short and selective, and to prioritise texts that are written in accessible language, synthesise latest thinking and are freely available on the web. The bibliography is divided into four hyperlinked sections: (1) conceptual underpinnings, (2) political economy analysis tools, (3) noteworthy case studies, and (4) practical guidance on using political economy analysis.

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