welfare state

Examines the concept of personal responsibility through the lens of political theory and moral philosophy. Explores how the current conception of individual culpability has shifted from the historic definition and why this shift is counter-productive.

A collection of essays and discussion exercises present conflicting points of view on various aspects of the welfare state.

Charles Murray proposes a radical new plan that ends Social Security, Medicare, and all forms of welfare, and instead gives every American age twenty-one and older $10,000 a year for life, and argues that this program could achieve the same goals of the welfare state with less financial impact and greater success.

Examines the economic system in the United States, discusses governmental agencies and regulations, and analyzes current problems.