ECON 2310 - Economics of Education

Prerequisite: ECON 100, ECON 1001, ECON 1080, or ECON 180A.
Credits: 3

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.