ECON 236 - Economics of Education

Credits: 3

Prerequisite: ECON 100, ECON 101, ECON 180, or ECON 180A. Investigation of the role of education on outcomes for both nations and individuals. Understanding of the factors in the education production function. Emphasis on the challenges of pre-K-12 education in the United States; secondary coverage of postsecondary education. Analysis of the effect of existing policies and potential reforms on the achievement and opportunities available to poor and minority students.