ECON 2305 - The Economics of Social Issues

Prerequisite: ECON 100, ECON 1001, ECON 1080, or ECON 180A.
Experiential Learning (EXP): Yes
Credits: 3

This seminar is based on readings that set out hypotheses developed by economists and other social scientists regarding the causes and consequences of a wide range of social problems. Evidence examining the validity of these hypotheses is scrutinized and evaluated. The course is writing intensive and interdisciplinary since readings are drawn from a wide variety of fields. Topics discussed include, but are not limited to, poverty, education, health, crime, race, ethnicity, immigration, and fiscal matters.