HLE-201: Poverty and Social Policy

Semester: Spring

Credit: 1.0

Faculty: Kathryn Edin

Schedule

Day Time Location
First Day 1/25
Meet Day M/W 11:40 AM - 1:00 PM RG-20
Review

Description

Examines the causes and consequences of poverty and explores strategies for addressing it. Begins with the major theoretical explanations scholars have advanced to explain the persistence of poverty including family structure, urban labor markets, residential   segregation, welfare policy, the criminal justice system, education and health. The focus then shifts to the consequences of poverty, especially for children. Throughout the course, students are introduced to current policy approaches to alleviating poverty.