This seminar explores the welfare state as a multifaceted phenomenon, which has assumed qualitatively different forms in different places. More recently, welfare states around the world have been subjected to significant pressure, and the causes, extent, and character of change will be subject to detailed debate.

Antirequisite(s): Political Science 4406F/G.

Prerequisite(s): Political Science 2231E or Political Science 2531F/G, Political Science 2245E or Political Science 2545F/G, or International Relations 2704F/G, or the former International Relations 2701E or the former International Relations 2702E or permission of the instructor.

Extra Information: 2 hours.