GOVT 83.02 Politics and Markets

Someone once said, There is a place for the market, and the market must be kept in its place. In this course, we explore the policy debates in the U.S. over the proper role of government in promoting market efficiency and protecting citizens from the adverse consequences of market competition. We begin with an effort to define the scope of the private and public sectors. We then consider an array of policy instruments to correct market failures and redistribute income. Finally, we examine the use of market-oriented approaches to policy problems, such as cost-benefit analysis, vouchers, and pollution rights.

Instructor

Fowler

Cross Listed Courses

PBPL 81.09

Degree Requirement Attributes

Dist:SOC; WCult:W

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