Inequality, Race, And Poverty
This focus area includes courses that explore the causes and consequences of inequality (broadly defined) with an emphasis on the roles of policy in distributing opportunity and disadvantage.
Foundational Courses
- PADM-GP 2416 - Segregation and Public Policy
- PADM-GP 2445 - Poverty, Inequality, and Policy
Additional Electives
Residential Segregation by Race—and Widening Inequality
Professor Jacob William Faber discusses his research on racial inequality and how he hopes it will change the public conversation about race and public policy.
Empowering Women, Children, and Communities
With $18, alumna Aissata Camara and her sister founded the There is No Limit Foundation, which empowers the poorest communities to reach their potential by eradicating social barriers and creating economic opportunities.
Empowering Women, Children, and Communities
With $18, alumna Aissata Camara and her sister founded the There is No Limit Foundation, which empowers the poorest communities to reach their potential by eradicating social barriers and creating economic opportunities.
More to Explore: Inequality, Race, and Poverty
Deirdre Royster
Neil Reilly
