GOV 490 - Senior LC:Social Democracy in Comparative Perspective

Institution:

Wagner College

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Description:

One unit. This course examines the issues of social democracy and social welfare by looking at several nations' public policies, as well as the United States "exceptional" status in this regard. First, we analyzethe degree to which the United States is an outlier in terms of the provision of and political support for social welfare. Second, we examine the politics of New York City as an exception to the generally conservative politics of the United States. Third, we look in more detail at the welfare states that exist in Western Europe, and compare them to those in the United States. Offered as required.

Credits:

1.00

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Instructional Type:

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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