INEQUALITY, RACE AND PUBLIC POLICY

3 credits.

Explore the impact of public policies and programs on the distribution of income, wealth and opportunity in the United States. Examines inequalities across various social dimensions with a focus on disparities across racial and ethnic groups. Begin with an introduction to key concepts in the measurement of inequality and poverty and an overview of recent trends. Systematically examine how public policy shapes inequality across a range of topical areas including labor markets, education, taxation, health, housing and criminal justice.