PIA 2310 - STATES AND MARKETS

Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
The current economic crisis has brought political debate back to central and long-standing questions in public policy: what role, if any, should governments play in the economy? How far should they be involved in the creation, regulation, and ownership of manufacturing and service industries (such as banks)? How far (and for what purpose) should they intervene in international trade? How far should they take responsibility for creating and preserving jobs? Should they be the providers of healthcare and pensions? More fundamentally, how far should the state try to reduce inequality and redistribute wealth? How can we make sure that public goods (such as roads, hospitals and national security) are provided adequately and reliably while still allowing for and encouraging individual enterprise and responsibility? This course explores these vital issues as found in broad political debate and in relation to particular industries and services.
Academic Career: GRAD
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: Grad Letter Grade
Course Requirements: Graduate School of Public and International Affairs students only.

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