PLCP 3120

Politics and Political Economy of the Welfare State

Course Description

This seminar investigates the origins, expansion, and stabilization (or crisis - take your pick) of the welfare state in the rich OECD countries (North America, Western Europe, Japan, Australia and New Zealand) focussing on why market and non-market based systems of social protection emerged and the roles played by states, labor market actors, and women's groups.


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    7

    Last Taught

    Fall 2024

  • Mark Schwartz

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    4.33

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    3.50

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    2

    Last Taught

    Fall 2024