The Politics of Social Welfare Policy

Catalog description

Overview of the structure and functions of welfare states in the rich, industrialized democracies (primarily European); covers key arguments and debates about the emergence and contemporary fate of these welfare states. Emphasizes drawing ideas from the experiences of other countries to inform policy solutions to problems we confront in the US. Click here for the Summer 2026 Schedule of Classes Click here for the Fall 2026 Schedule of Classes Add to Portfolio (opens a new window) Add to My Favorites (opens a new window) Share this Page Facebook this Page (opens a new window) Tweet this Page (opens a new window)