OSPC 2010 - POLITICAL ECONOMY OF WELFARE STATE TRANSFORMATIONS: COMPARATIVE INSTITUTIONAL ANALYSIS
OSPC 2010 · Fall semester 2026-2027
- Language of tuition
- English
- Course type
- Cours séminaire
- Number of hours
- 24
- Credits
- 6
Information
Description
The aim of the course is to provide students with a clear idea of the diversity of European welfare systems, of their political background, and to allow for the assessment of their performance. The course will also provide an in-depth account of current welfare reforms, in the perspective of their historical development. The social science analysis concepts (de-/re-commodification, path dependency...) will also be used in order to understand the issues at stake in recent debates concerning the welfare state and the trajectories of their reforms. Emphasis will particularly be given to a political economy approach, particularly utilizing concepts emerging from the Varieties of Capitalism approach.
Prerequisites
Know how to read and comment on texts in English.
Teaching format
12 weekly seminars of up to 2 hours, delivered in part using Zoom
Assessment
One short (2,000 word) research essay (80%) ; a note based on student participation (20%).
Workload
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Readings
Main readings 4
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Esping-Andersen, G. (1990) The Three Worlds of Welfare Capitalism. Cambridge: Polity.
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Hay, C. and Wincott, D. (2012) The Political Economy of European Welfare Capitalism. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan.
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Manow, P. & Van Kersbergen, K. (2009) Religion, Class coalitions and the Welfare state Cambridge University Press.
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Morel, N., Palier, B. & Palme, J. (2009) Towards a social investment state? Ideas, policies and challenges. Bristol: Policy Press.
Teaching units
| Unit no. | Unit type | Teaching units | Teachers | Number of hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11101 | Cours séminaire | POLITICAL ECONOMY OF WELFARE STATE TRANSFORMATIONS: COMPARATIVE INSTITUTIONAL ANALYSIS | Bruno PALIER, Colin HAY | 24 | 6 |
Teachers
- Bruno PALIER
- Colin HAY
In the curricula
- Master Political Science - General Track in English semester 1 (2026-2027)ÉCOLE DE LA RECHERCHE
- Master Political Science - Political Behaviour semester 1 (2026-2027)ÉCOLE DE LA RECHERCHE
- Master Science politique - Politique comparée semestre 1 (2026-2027)ÉCOLE DE LA RECHERCHE
- Master Science politique - Politiques publiques semestre 1 (2026- 2027)ÉCOLE DE LA RECHERCHE
- Master Science politique - Politiques publiques semestre 3 (2026- 2027)ÉCOLE DE LA RECHERCHE
Contacts and resources
- Contact
- CISSE Fathim