Economics 223 - The Economics of Inequality

Institution:

Bard College

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American Studies, GSS, Social Policy, SRE How do social scientists measure and interpret economic "inequality"? What is meant when thegovernment says that "poverty" has increased?Does economic theory have anything useful to say about "discrimination" against women andminorities? Which policies work to combat poverty and discrimination and which do not? These are some of the questions considered in this course, which is based on readings drawn from professional articles and books.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.bard.edu

Phone Number:

(845) 758-6822

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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