Faculty: Theda Skocpol, Richard Freeman
Wednesdays, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
FAS CGIS K450

One part examines the political determinants and consequences of policies governing financial markets on economic growth, stability, and the distribution of income; considers the role of labor institutions and NGOs as potentially "countervailing" forces. Another part considers models of the welfare state and analyses of the origins, development, and political feedbacks of major social policies.Prerequisite: Normally limited to students who have taken SUP-921, but if space permits others with...