ECON 1010 - The Economics of Social Issues

Institution:

Shorter University

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Description:

An introduction to the study of economics, with the goal of providing a framework of basic economic concepts and analytical tools useful in the analysis of human problems. A series of social issues of current interest will be introduced and discussed, and the economic ideas german to each issue will be developed. The topical content of the course will change with current events and the interests of the instructor, but will include such issues as poverty, unemployment, crime, pollution, discrimination and civil rights, protectionism versus free trade, the collapse of the Soviet Union, taxes and the national debt. 5 weeks.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.shorter.edu

Phone Number:

(706) 291-2121

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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