Political Science 320 - States,Markets,and Global Change

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Colgate University

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(IR) A. Pitcher Do states intervene in the economy too much as conservatives and libertarians claim, or should they intervene more as many liberals and progressives argue Does business have too much power or have the critics of "big business" and multinationals been too alarmist Is the role of the government diminishing as the world becomes more global This course discusses ancient and contemporary controversies regarding the relationship between government and the economy. It evaluates and examines the extent and kinds of state intervention into markets and the private sector, the influence and impact of corporations and business leaders on government institutions and policy from the United States to Latin America, and what role there is for domestic and international civic engagement in a world where transnational political and economic power has drastically increased.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.colgate.edu

Phone Number:

(315) 228-1000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

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Semester

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