History of the Role of Government: Expansions, Reductions and Shaping the Nation

This panel will explore the historical evolution of government’s role in American life, tracing its origins in the founding principle of limited government to the New Deal’s expansion of federal authority and the Great Society programs to the current calls for government reduction. The discussion will provide historical context to help attendees better understand contemporary debates about the role of government in society.

Discussion Lead:

• Karl Maschino, Distinguished Service Professor of Public Policy and Management, Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy; Alumnus and former Chief Financial and Administrative Officer and Co-Chief Risk Officer of the U.S. Government Accountability Office

Panelists:

• Silvia Borzutzky, Teaching Professor of International Relations And Politics, Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy
• Christopher Phillips, Professor and Department Head, Department of History, Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences
• Rick Stafford, Distinguished Service Professor of Public Policy, Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy

About Deeper Conversations
Deeper Conversations is a university-wide initiative aimed at promoting the power of civil discourse. It spans a range of programming options — from scholarly lectures to cultural events — to engage members of the Carnegie Mellon community in studying and discussing some of the most complex challenges facing society today. Learn more about the program.

Questions?
Please contact CMUevents@andrew.cmu.edu.