1. The United States provides a less generous welfare system than most Western European nations. What factors account for this difference in welfare generosity? The United States also lags behind many European nations in life expectancy and infant mortality. Should the United States expand its welfare system?
2. In weighing the influence of the governmental structure and of public attitudes, which do you believe is most determinative of current welfare programs in the United States? Can you provide support for your contention?
3. Research candidates’ campaign stances on welfare programs. How are these programs described and how are reforms discussed? What perspectives on social justice are being articulated as part of an effort to win votes?
2007-12-17
19:07:02
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