Spring 2022
PUBPOL C103 001 - LEC 001
Wealth and Poverty
Robert B Reich
Class #:22969
Units: 4
Instruction Mode:
In-Person Instruction
Offered through
Richard and Rhoda Goldman School of Public Policy
Current Enrollment
Total Open Seats:
32
Enrolled: 612
Waitlisted: 0
Capacity: 644
Waitlist Max: 100
Open Reserved Seats:
45 reserved for Public Policy Minors with 7 or more Terms in Attendance
Also offered as:
LS C180U
Hours & Workload
8 hours of outside work hours per week, 2 hours of the exchange of opinions or questions on course material per week, and 2 hours of instructor presentation of course materials per week.
Final Exam
WED, MAY 11TH
03:00 pm - 06:00 pm
Wheeler 150
Other classes by Robert B Reich
Course Catalog Description
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.
Class Notes
As of October 12, 2021, the seats intended for non-minors are currently full. We recommend adding yourself to the waitlist at this time. The spaces that are currently open are intended for declared Public Policy minors.
Enrollment Guidelines:
- Majority of the seats.. show more
Enrollment Guidelines:
- Majority of the seats.. show more
As of October 12, 2021, the seats intended for non-minors are currently full. We recommend adding yourself to the waitlist at this time. The spaces that are currently open are intended for declared Public Policy minors.
Enrollment Guidelines:
- Majority of the seats are reserved to students declared in Public Policy minor. For the system to recognize you as a Public Policy minor, the minor should be displayed on your CalCentral.
- Enrollment is processed automatically until the 3rd week of instruction.
- During the 4th and 5th week of instruction, the waitlist will be processed manually by the department, with the priority going to students minoring in Public Policy.
- Students are recommended to add themselves to the waitlist if they are unable to find an open seat.
- Enrolled students can switch their section using CalCentral. Students on the waitlist must wait until the beginning of the instruction to switch their sections. **Note: Do not drop yourself to switch your discussion section.
- GSPP does not override time conflict.
If you have enrollment questions, send an email to gsppscheduler@berkeley.edu and we'll respond as soon as we can. show less
Enrollment Guidelines:
- Majority of the seats are reserved to students declared in Public Policy minor. For the system to recognize you as a Public Policy minor, the minor should be displayed on your CalCentral.
- Enrollment is processed automatically until the 3rd week of instruction.
- During the 4th and 5th week of instruction, the waitlist will be processed manually by the department, with the priority going to students minoring in Public Policy.
- Students are recommended to add themselves to the waitlist if they are unable to find an open seat.
- Enrolled students can switch their section using CalCentral. Students on the waitlist must wait until the beginning of the instruction to switch their sections. **Note: Do not drop yourself to switch your discussion section.
- GSPP does not override time conflict.
If you have enrollment questions, send an email to gsppscheduler@berkeley.edu and we'll respond as soon as we can. show less
Rules & Requirements
Credit Restrictions
Students will receive no credit for C103 after taking 103.
Repeat Rules
Course is not repeatable for credit.
Requirements class fulfills
Meets Philosophy & Values, L&S Breadth
Meets Social & Behavioral Sciences, L&S Breadth
Reserved Seats
Current Enrollment
Open Reserved Seats:
Textbooks & Materials
See class syllabus or https://calstudentstore.berkeley.edu/textbooks for the most current information.
Guide to Open, Free, & Affordable Course Materials