Spring 2024  |  ECON 4341 Section 001: Economics of Poverty and Income Inequality (54623)

Instructor(s)
Class Component:
Lecture
Credits:
3 Credits
Grading Basis:
A-F or Audit
Instructor Consent:
No Special Consent Required
Instruction Mode:
In Person
Enrollment Requirements:
Econ 3101
Times and Locations:
Regular Academic Session
 
01/16/2024 - 04/29/2024
Mon, Wed 02:30PM - 03:45PM
UMTC, West Bank
Blegen Hall 155
Enrollment Status:
Open (49 of 50 seats filled)
Also Offered:
Course Catalog Description:
This course focuses on the economic aspects of poverty and inequality in the United States. The course utilizes economic theory and empirical research to analyze the determinants of, and potential strategies to overcome poverty and inequality. Topics include measurement and trends of poverty and income inequality, labor markets, education, discrimination, residential segregation, immigration, hunger and nutrition, US farm policy, food distribution, food security, food aid, the connection between food production and health outcomes, as well as other related themes. prereq: [MATH 1271, ECON 1101, ECON 1102, ECON 3101] or equiv;
Class Description:
Student may contact the instructor or department for information.
Textbooks:
https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/54623/1243

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