GECO 6250 -

Institution:

The New School

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Inequality and Social Policy Not offered 2008-09. Three credits. David Howell This course is concerned with worldwide trends in earnings inequality. The course addresses three central questions. The first concerns the evidence: What are the long-run and more recent trends in labor market inequalities in the United States and how do these compare to other developed and developing countries The second concerns theory and empirical analysis: How does economic theory explain these outcomes, what are the key theoretical controversies (e.g., Friedman, Becker, Rawls, Bowles, Sen), and what does the evidence suggest (e.g., technology- or trade-related skill shifts, migration of less skilled workers, labor market institutions) And the third addresses policy responses: In light of theory, recent empirical work, and our own values, how much inequality is the right amount and what can/should social policy do about it Cross-listed with Milano.

Credits:

3.00 - 9.00

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Institution Website:

www.newschool.edu

Phone Number:

(212) 229-5600

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

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Semester

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