Q1. ‘In our view, political economy is the methodology of economics applied to the analysis of political behavior and institutions.’ (Weingast and Wittman 2006: 3) Think of articles or books that you consider to be about political economy but do not fit this conceptualization (you can find a selection below). Why do you consider this work to be political economy then?

Q2. Are the following “economic actors” or “political actors”: a firm that provides lobbying services in Brussels; a business association representing its members (firms) in EU institutions; a competition authority?