Rethinking Capitalism: Prosperity, Crisis, and Reform
SOC 249
Fall 2016
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01
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In this course we will discuss the historical origins and rise of capitalism, as well as its failures and and its future. Capitalist economies have generated growth, innovation and wealth. They have also generated inequality and caused massive human suffering. What is the nature of capitalism? What are its moral foundations? Is there only one type of capitalism, or are there several types? Is an egalitarian capitalism possible? Can capitalism be sustainable and compassionate? How do different nations regulate capitalism? How exceptional is American capitalism? In what ways is it exceptional? Is American capitalism the best model there is? How has capitalism evolved? What was the neoliberal revolution about? How did the rise of finance in the last few decades affect state-market relations? Why do capitalist economies end up in decline and failures every so often? What do we learn from these crises? Can capitalism be reformed? How? |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
SBS SOC |
| Course Format: Lecture / Discussion | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: SOC151 |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (SOC) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: 50% - 74% |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Marx, Weber, Polanyi, Hirschman, RIVAL VIEWS OF MARKET SOCIETY
Hayek, THE ROAD TO SERFDOM
Friedman, CAPITALISM AND FREEDOM
Esping-Andersen, THREE WORLDS OF WELFARE STATE
Prasad, POLITICS OF FREE MARKETS, THE LAND OF TOO MUCH
Pontusson, INEQUALITY AND PROSPERITY
Krippner, CAPITALIZING ON CRISIS
Kenworthy, EGALITARIAN CAPITALISM
Hay and Payne, CIVIC CAPITALISM
Harvey, NEOLIBERALISM
Fligstein and Goldstein, CATALYST OF DISASTER
Stigler, THEORY OF ECONOMIC REGULATION
Stiglitz, GOVERNMENT FAILURE VS. MARKET FAILURE
Cornelia Woll, THE POWER OF INACTION: BANK BAILOUTS IN COMPARISON
Fourcade, ECONOMISTS AND SOCIETIES
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Examinations and Assignments:
Essays |
| Instructor(s): Kus,Basak Times: ..T.R.. 10:20AM-11:40AM; Location: BOGH114; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 19 | | SR major: 2 | JR major: 4 | | |
| Seats Available: 9 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 2 | JR non-major: 4 | SO: 7 | FR: X |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 7 | 1st Ranked: 1 | 2nd Ranked: 2 | 3rd Ranked: 1 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 3 |
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