Description
125: Survey of Contemporary Economics.
Goal: This course for the concerned non-economist addresses pressing issues in contemporary United States and world society, such as global economic integration; poverty and inequality; education; healthcare; housing; social security; agriculture and the food supply; the environment; unemployment; government macro policy, the budget, and national debt.
Content: Economic concepts in lay English and a few simple mathematical tools are used to help explain student-selected social issues and to illuminate the core debates on appropriate solutions. May not be counted toward the major or minor in economics.
Taught: Spring. Alternate years.
Credit: 3 hours.