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Sep 27, 2024
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Academic Bulletin 2024-2025
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ECON 238 - Poverty, Inequality, and Efficiency
Credits: 4
An examination of the characteristics of the poor in the United States and around the world. Current measures of poverty and inequality are examined in context of the trends in poverty over time and the causes of poverty and income inequality. The fundamental efficiency and equity concerns of social welfare policy are investigated. The class examines other key topics using real world examples, such as poverty and race, gender, immigration, education, and international development strategies on extreme poverty.
Prerequisite: ECON 100 or ECON 101 .
Distribution Requirements: CL, PD.
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