GOV 230 - Comparative Politics

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Wagner College

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One unit. Comparison is the key to understanding and explaining politics. Why do the Western European democracies have more generous welfare states than the United States Why are some nations rich and others poor Why has the U.S. never had a major socialist party Were Hitler and Stalin more similar than different By exploring such questions, we learn crucial techniques for analyzing politics. This course will pay especial attention to examining the effects of voting systems and political institutions. Offered spring semester.

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1.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wagner.edu

Phone Number:

(718) 390-3100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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