Focuses on how the dynamics of American politics influence the production and distribution of economic goods and how economic goals shape and alter political behavior. Odd years Spring. Special emphasis is given to the dynamics of subgovernments and the political and policy consequences of bureaucratic behavior. Even years Fall. Odd years Spring.
Special emphasis is given to the attitudes of policy-makers, recipients and the general public.
Programs examined range from Social Security to Aid to Families with Dependent Children. Even years Fall. Special emphasis is placed on the choices regarding the distribution of costs and benefits and the trade-offs between environmental goals and other public and private objectives. Odd years Fall. Central topics include the delivery and quality of services, the participation of citizens and the character of intergovernmental relations.