ECO 170 - Introduction to the Economics of Crime and Social Problems

Institution:

CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice

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Description:

3 HOURS, 3 CREDITS Th is course analyzes the links between socioeconomic conditions and crime. Paired topics include: recession and domestic violence, affl uence and white collar crime, poverty and robbery/theft , youth labor frustrations and youth crime, illegal drug markets and addict/dealer crime, prostitution, unemployment and crime rates, government budgets and police spending, and income bias and the criminal justice system. Basic economic literacy is taught as part of this course.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.jjay.cuny.edu

Phone Number:

(212) 237-8000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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