Skills, Jobs and Benefits
Former Secretary of Labor and university professor Robert Reich argues that the public sector has a significant role to play in improving the American economy, but not in the traditional way of simply providing unemployment insurance of welfare. "It...
Personal Touch, The
The manner in which salespeople establish, build and maintain relationships is the key to success. Most successful sales consultants see themselves as the customer's partner in the sales process rather than their adversary. In addition to customers,...
Sociology and Public Policy
Professor of Sociology and Public Policy Dalton Conley talks about the wealth gap between low asset families and those with financial resources, and discusses various public policy strategies that might narrow that gap.
What Justifies the Power of the State? (Part One)
Philosopher Michael Sandel discusses two approaches to liberalism, what he terms libertarian liberalism and egalitarian liberalism. He also talks about his own reluctance to be labeled as a communitarian, because he feels the term is often used syno...
Utilitarianism (Part Two)
Philosopher Martha Nussbaum offers a critical analysis of classical utilitarian theory. On the positive side, she states that classical utilitarianism valued everyone equally, regardless of social class. However, in the opinion of Professor Nussbaum...
Utilitarianism (Part One)
Philosopher Martha Nussbaum distinguishes between classical utilitarian theory, with its emphasis on doing what's best for all humanity, and the economic version of utilitarianism, which says that people make choices on the basis of what's best for ...
The Nation's Welfare: Growth of Welfare Programs in the United States
The Social Security Act of 1935 launched a number of educational and job training initiatives that were administered by the states. Funding was also set aside for individual benefits: food stamps, subsidized housing, and Aid for Families with Depend...
The Nation's Welfare: Court and Public Assistance Programs, The
The court has placed its imprint on public assistance programs by correcting the disparities in welfare benefits among states. Most of the cases that have come before the court era were clear examples of discrimination against African Americans. Wha...