Courses
Morally Contested Markets, Spring 2025
This course explores exchanges and transactions that are morally contested and considers whether the markets supporting morally contested transactions should be allowed to function like “regular” markets. Thus, we will consider not only whether the markets for egg donation, abortion services, infant formula, and organs, among others, should exist, but also consider whether—given they exist—the state should seek to ensure that those markets are functioning competitively, to the benefit of consumers and workers. Students will discuss cases and reading selections from law, economics, philosophy, psychology, and sociology.
Women and Politics, Fall 2016 & Spring 2018
This course examines the role of gender in American politics. We begin by considering women and men as citizens and voters. How do women and men differ in their political opinions and behaviors? We then consider the ways in which women in office represent women – do women make a difference for women when elected? How do conservative women approach women’s representation compared to liberal women? How do race and gender interact when it comes to representation? The final section of the course considers women’s political underrepresentation and the potential factors driving such underrepresentation, as well as a particular focus on the potential/meaning of having a female president. What role do gender stereotypes play in citizens’ voting decisions? Why have women traditionally been found to be less politically ambitious than men?