Is the European welfare state on the way out, or are the reports of its death greatly exaggerated? This seminar will deal with the status of the contemporary welfare state, within the context of its history, social and ideological foundations, and relationship to questions of citizenship, economic development, and European integration.

Prerequisite(s): Political Science 2231E or Political Science 2245E or International Relations 2702E, or the former International Relations 2701E.

Extra Information: 2 seminar hours.