Thematic PEA

Thematic PEAOn or before Week 9, conduct a political economy analysis of one of the development topics
discussed in class, as relates to a specific case or country. [See USAID applied PEA framework for
reference]This is similar to reaction papers in that conciseness of argumentation will be rewarded, but it
requires a bit more nuance and analysis.Separate of a brief introduction to topic and perhaps development
“puzzle,” your PEA should specifically address the:o Level of analysis in your paper, then the
pertinent:“Foundational factors”“Rules of the game”“here and now”
Conclude, based on the evidence you bring to bear above, with how PE influences the current state of
development outcomes, positive or negative.Citations, formatting and grading criteria are the same a