POLA 4250 - Power and Poverty in America

Institution:

Tulane University of Louisiana

Subject:

Political Science

Description:

Staff. This course will investigate the extent of income inequality and of poverty in contemporary America and the impact of government upon them. Empirically, it will examine the programs of the American welfare state and assess their successes and failure. Normatively, it will discuss how one establishes minimum standards for distributional justice and inquire into the obligations we have toward our fellow citizens.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.tulane.edu

Phone Number:

(504) 865-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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