EURO 4530:EU Social Policy

3 Credit Hours
This course examines the politics and policy-processes associated with social policy in the European Union. Students will trace the historical development of the EU’s role in social policy, identify the principle actors involved, and explore the variety of social welfare models found among EU states. The course uses concrete empirical cases to illustrate core concepts. Principal emphasis is given to analyzing and understanding politics and political processes and in evaluating policy effects.