POLA 4250 Power and Poverty in America

POLA 4250 Power and Poverty in America
Power and Poverty in America
This course will investigate the extent of income inequality and of poverty in contemporary America and the impact of government upon them. Empirically, it will examine the programs of the American welfare state and assess their successes and failure. Normatively, it will discuss how one establishes minimum standards for distributional justice and inquire into the obligations we have toward our fellow citizens. For majors only. Non-major juniors and seniors may enroll in courses at the 4000-level or above only with the consent of the instructor.
Pre-requistites: POLA 2100.
credit hours: 3