Economics 263 - Population Economics and Demography

Institution:

Bard College

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Description:

Theories and measures of population as they pertain to economic and social spheres are developed and evaluated. The history of theories of population growth and population control and their consequences is traced from Malthus and Marx to Boserup, Simon, and Easterlin. Particular attention is paid to current population issues- fertility control, famine, ecological consequences of population pressure, and migration. Both domestic and international population policies are treated. Domestic issues involve migration and shifting demographics as evidenced by the latest census; international issues focus mainly on fertility control in developing countries. Math skills at the precalculus level are helpful. Prerequisite: Economics 102.

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4.00

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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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