210. American Economic Development (3). (SS).
This course traces the origins, development, and growth of the American economy and American business institutions from colonization through the present, with a look beyond. It also focuses on our economic system's impact on our society and culture. (Lewis)
250/Poli. Sci. 250. American Institutions and American Political Thought Poli. Sci. 101 or 111 or History 160 and sophomore standing. (4). (SS).
An introduction to the development of American political and economic institutions. Particular attention will be paid to the Founding of the Republic, to the economic transformations of the late 19th century, and to post-New Deal American society. Emphasis will be on primary source materials in American political thought, although some secondary and historical reading will be included. (Chamberlin)
440/Poli. Sci. 437. Financial Institutions and Economic Change. Econ. 201 and 202. (4). (SS).
This course analyzes the structure, regulation, and role of financial institutions in the American economy. Subjects include: the organization and function of financial institutions; the role of these institutions in national and regional economic change; the nature and consequences of public regulation; and the expected impacts of technological innovation and deregulation. Financial institutions play a vital role in our national and local economics. Their performances in facilitating transactions among savers, investors, and consumers can enhance or inhibit economic activity, opportunity, and change. The organizations performing these tasks are very heterogenous and function under an extensive array of national and state policies and regulations. The regulations and the technology governing this industry are rapidly changing and will have substantial implications for our economic welfare. Students will study these institutions and their role in our society through analytical readings drawn from economics, political science and finance and through a comparative study of financial institutions in Germany. (Jackson and Thomas)
461. Industrial Relations in the United States: Past Experiences and Future Possibilities Junior standing and permission of instructor. (4). (SS).
This course will focus on the industrial system in the United States: what it is and where it might be going. The first part of the course will be a brief summary of the current American system. This will be followed by a look at the impact of the current economic situation on the American system (i.e., concession bargaining, plant closings, etc.). Then the industrial relations systems in other countries (Western Europe, Japan, and Australia) will be examined as possible new models. Finally, the future of the American system will be discussed in the context of changing economic times and other models. This course, designed for juniors and seniors who have had some previous social science background, will be primarily a lecture format, but hopefully there will be a great deal of interaction and discussion. The grade will be based on a paper and in-class exams. There will be no single text, but rather a series of readings from a variety of sources. (Schwartz)
462/Poli. Sci. 416. Governing the Bureaucracy in the United States. Junior standing and permission of instructor. (4). (SS).
This course will focus on the relationships between elected officials and administrators in the United States, especially on the efforts of elected and appointed officials to monitor and control the behavior of those in the "permanent government" (career bureaucrats). The course will emphasize the relationship between Congress and the bureaucracy, particularly congressional oversight of policy and administration. Students must secure the permission of the instructor before enrolling, have Junior standing, and have completed Pol. Sci. 111. Lectures and seminars. Class participation is an essential part of the course. Papers required. (Aberbach)
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