This course is designed to provide students with a deeper understanding both of the organization of the political economy in the United States and of other advanced economies, and of why the distribution of earnings, wealth, and opportunity have been diverging in the United States and in other nations. It also is intended to provide insights into the political and public-policy debates that have arisen in light of this divergence, as well as possible means of reversing it.

This course is designed to provide students with a deeper understanding both of the structure of political economy and of why the distribution of earnings, wealth, opportunity have been diverging in the United States and in other nations. It is also intended to provide insight into the political and public policy debates that have arisen in light of the divergence as well as possible means of reversing it. This course is also listed as Letters and Science C180U. Special Note: Please note that this course is typically over-subscribed. In order to be enrolled, you'll need to get into the lecture and also into a discussion section. If you find yourself wait-listed -- either for the lecture or for your chosen discussion section -- we advise attending the first several weeks of lecture and sections, because some openings will occur.

Credit Restrictions

Students will receive no credit for C103 after taking 103.

Repeat Rules

Course is not repeatable for credit.

Requirements class fulfills